### Question
What does Indian tribe mean?


### Answer
**Indian tribe** has the following meaning in *25 U.S.C. § 2511*:

> any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including an Alaska Native Village Corporation or Regional 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:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 2511*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-TRIBALLY CONTROLLED SCHOOL GRANTS**

