### Question
What is the definition of Indian tribe?


### Answer
The definition of **Indian tribe** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 10101*:

> any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians recognized as eligible for the services provided to Indians by the Secretary of the Interior because of their status as Indians, including any Alaska Native village, as defined in section 3(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602(c))

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 10101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 108-NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY**

