### Question
How does INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS define Mohegan Tribe?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 1775a*, **Mohegan Tribe** is defined as:

> the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, a tribe of American Indians recognized by the United States pursuant to part 83 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations, and the State of Connecticut pursuant to section 47–59a(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1775a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 19-INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS > SUBCHAPTER IX-MOHEGAN NATION (CONNECTICUT) LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

