### Question
How is the "inter-tribal consortium" defined?


### Answer
The term **inter-tribal consortium** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 5381* as follows -

> a coalition of two [1](#5381_1_target) more separate Indian tribes that join together for the purpose of participating in self-governance, including tribal organizations

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 5381*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER V-TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE&mdash;INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE**

