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


### Answer
The definition of **Indian tribe** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 3796gg*:

> a tribe, band, pueblo, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, 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.)), that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-FAIR HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER XII&ndash;H-GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN**

