Tribe (Native American)
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In the United States, an American Indian tribe, Native American tribe, Alaska Native village, Indigenous tribe or Tribal nation may be any current or historical tribe, band,
A Native American tribe recognized by the United States government possesses
Many terms used to describe Indigenous peoples of the United States are contested but have legal definitions that are not always understood by the general public.
Legal definition in the United States
The term tribe is defined in the United States for some
Some tribes, such as the
Some federally recognized tribes are confederacies of more than one tribe. Historically, the State of
Other uses
The international meaning of the English word tribe is a people organized with a non–state government, who typically claim descent from a common founder and who speaks the same language.
In addition to their status as legal entities, tribes have political, social, and historical rights and responsibilities. The term also refers to communities of Native Americans who historically inhabit a particular landbase and share a language and culture.[1]
See also
- Classification of Indigenous peoples of the Americas
- List of Alaska Native tribal entities
- List of federally recognized tribes in the United States
- List of federally recognized tribes by state (USA)
- State-recognized tribes in the United States
- List of organizations that self-identify as Native American tribes
- Indian reservation/Indian colony
- (Urban) Indian reserve
- Native American name controversy
- Tribal council
- Tribal sovereignty
- Indigenous peoples in Canada
References
- ^ "Tribal Nations FAQs". United States Department of Energy.