Federally recognized American Indian tribes and Alaska Native entities

The U.S. government recognizes 574 American Indian tribes and Alaska Native entities. Learn about federally recognized tribes, enrolling, and tracing your ancestry.

About federally recognized tribes

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) recognizes these 574 American Indian tribes and Alaska Native entities. To learn more:

Contact tribal leaders

Search for tribal leaders and federally recognized tribes by state.

Trace your Native American ancestry

Find information from BIA that may help you trace your American Indian or Alaska Native ancestry.

Enrolling in a tribe

You must be a member of a federally recognized tribe to be eligible for American Indian and Alaska Native benefits and services. 

Learn about the tribal enrollment process.

LAST UPDATED: September 24, 2024

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