### Question
Can you define what Indian tribe means?


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

> 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**

