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.
Learn how many tribes are federally recognized
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) recognizes these 574 American Indian tribes and Alaska Native entities. To learn more:
- Explore Frequently Asked Questions about Native Americans
- Learn about the process for Federal Acknowledgement of Indian Tribes
- Find Census Bureau information about American Indians and Alaska Natives
Contact tribal leaders
Search for tribal leaders and federally recognized tribes by state.
How to 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.
LAST UPDATED: September 22, 2025
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