### Question
How does MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES define Indian tribe?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 9101*, **Indian tribe** is defined as:

> any tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska native village, regional corporation, 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 by the Secretary of the Interior as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 72-MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

