§ 12133. “Indian tribe” defined

34 U.S.C. § 12133 (N/A)
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In this part, “Indian tribe” means a tribe, band, pueblo, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, including an Alaska Native village (as defined in or established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.),[1] that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.

(Pub. L. 103–322, title III, § 30103, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1838.)