### Question
How is the term Indian tribe defined?


### Answer
The term **Indian tribe** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 670* as the following:

> any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 670*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5C-CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ON GOVERNMENT LANDS > SUBCHAPTER I-CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS**

