### Question
How is the "Indian Tribe" defined?


### Answer
The term **Indian Tribe** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 941b* as follows -

> any Indian tribe, band, village, nation, or other organized group or community that is recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs 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. § 941b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15B-GREAT LAKES FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION**

