100+ List of American Indian Tribes by State: Exploring the Diverse Heritage of Native America
The United States is home to a vast and diverse array of American Indian tribes, each with a rich and unique history, culture, and language. This comprehensive list provides a glimpse into the incredible tapestry of Native American heritage across the country, organized by state to help you explore these remarkable communities.
Understanding American Indian Tribes
Before diving into the list, it’s crucial to understand the difference between “tribe” and “nation.” While often used interchangeably, a “tribe” typically refers to a specific group of people with a shared cultural identity, language, and territory. A “nation” often encompasses a larger group of tribes united by shared interests and political goals.
Important Note: This list is not exhaustive and may not include all federally recognized tribes, state-recognized tribes, or other indigenous communities. It’s also important to remember that tribal names and boundaries have changed over time due to historical events, including colonization and forced relocation.
American Indian Tribes by State
Alabama
- Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas (Federally Recognized)
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Creek Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Poarch Band of Creek Indians (Federally Recognized)
Alaska
- Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Corporations (Federally Recognized)
- 11 Regional Native Corporations (Federally Recognized)
- 200+ Alaska Native Villages (Federally Recognized)
- Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Federally Recognized)
- Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope (Federally Recognized)
- Aleut Corporation (Federally Recognized)
- Yup’ik (Federally Recognized)
- Athabascan (Federally Recognized)
Arizona
- Ak-Chin Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Colorado River Indian Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Fort Apache Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
- Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Gila River Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Hopi Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Hualapai Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Navajo Nation (Federally Recognized)
- San Carlos Apache Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Tohono O’odham Nation (Federally Recognized)
- White Mountain Apache Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Yavapai-Apache Nation (Federally Recognized)
Arkansas
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Creek Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
California
- Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Albuquerque Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Barona Band of Mission Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Cabazon Band of Mission Indians (Federally Recognized)
- California Indian Gaming Association (State Recognized)
- Chemehuevi Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Chickasaw Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Coachella Valley Band of Mission Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Colville Confederated Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (Federally Recognized)
- Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
- Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana (Federally Recognized)
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
- Fort Belknap Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Fort Totten Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
- Hopi Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Kickapoo Tribe of Kansas (Federally Recognized)
- Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- La Jolla Band of Mission Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Lyons Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
- Mashantucket Pequot Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (Federally Recognized)
- Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Mohawk Nation of New York (Akwesasne) (Federally Recognized)
- Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut (Federally Recognized)
- Navajo Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Nez Perce Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Odawa Indians of Michigan (Federally Recognized)
- Oneida Indian Nation of New York (Federally Recognized)
- Osage Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Pascua Yaqui Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Paugussett Tribe of Indians of Connecticut (State Recognized)
- Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Pequot Tribe of Mashantucket (Federally Recognized)
- Poarch Band of Creek Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Prairie Island Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa (Federally Recognized)
- San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Santa Ana Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Santa Clara Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Santa Ysabel Band of Mission Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Santee Sioux Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Schaghticoke Tribal Nation (State Recognized)
- Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Southern Ute Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Spirit Lake Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Tachi-Yokut Tribe of California (Federally Recognized)
- Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Tulalip Tribes of Washington (Federally Recognized)
- United Auburn Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
- Yavapai-Apache Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Yurok Tribe (Federally Recognized)
Colorado
- Southern Ute Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (Federally Recognized)
Connecticut
- Mashantucket Pequot Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut (Federally Recognized)
- Paugussett Tribe of Indians of Connecticut (State Recognized)
- Schaghticoke Tribal Nation (State Recognized)
Delaware
- Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape (Federally Recognized)
Florida
- Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida (Federally Recognized)
- Seminole Tribe of Florida (Federally Recognized)
Georgia
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Creek Nation (Federally Recognized)
Hawaii
- Native Hawaiian (Federally Recognized)
- Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) (State Recognized)
Idaho
- Coeur d’Alene Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Nez Perce Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (Federally Recognized)
Illinois
- Illinois Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
Indiana
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Potawatomi Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
Iowa
- Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa (Federally Recognized)
- Santee Sioux Nation (Federally Recognized)
Kansas
- Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
- Kickapoo Tribe of Kansas (Federally Recognized)
- Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
- Shawnee Tribe (Federally Recognized)
Kentucky
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Shawnee Tribe (Federally Recognized)
Louisiana
- Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana (Federally Recognized)
- Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana (Federally Recognized)
- Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana (Federally Recognized)
Maine
- Passamaquoddy Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Penobscot Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians (Federally Recognized)
Maryland
- Piscataway Indian Nation (Federally Recognized)
Massachusetts
- Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) (Federally Recognized)
Michigan
- Bay Mills Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Chippewa Indian Tribe of the Upper Peninsula (Federally Recognized)
- Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Little River Band of Ottawa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Odawa Indians of Michigan (Federally Recognized)
- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
Minnesota
- Bois Forte Band of Chippewa (Federally Recognized)
- Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Federally Recognized)
- Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Federally Recognized)
- Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (Federally Recognized)
- Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe (Federally Recognized)
- Prairie Island Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- White Earth Nation (Federally Recognized)
Mississippi
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Chickasaw Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (Federally Recognized)
Missouri
- Eastern Shawnee Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
Montana
- Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Blackfeet Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Crow Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Fort Belknap Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Salish and Kootenai Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
Nebraska
- Omaha Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Santee Sioux Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
Nevada
- Duckwater Shoshone Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Ely Shoshone Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Fort McDermitt Paiute Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah (Federally Recognized)
- Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Walker River Paiute Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California (Federally Recognized)
New Hampshire
- Cowasuck Band of Pennacook Indians (State Recognized)
- Penobscot Nation (Federally Recognized)
New Jersey
- Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape (Federally Recognized)
- Ramapough Lenape Nation (Federally Recognized)
New Mexico
- Acoma Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Cochiti Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Isleta Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Jemez Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Laguna Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Nambe Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Picuris Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Pojoaque Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- San Felipe Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- San Ildefonso Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- San Juan Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Santa Ana Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Santa Clara Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Santo Domingo Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Taos Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Tesuque Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Zia Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Navajo Nation (Federally Recognized)
New York
- Cayuga Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Mohawk Nation of New York (Akwesasne) (Federally Recognized)
- Oneida Indian Nation of New York (Federally Recognized)
- Onondaga Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Seneca Nation (Federally Recognized)
- St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Tuscarora Nation (Federally Recognized)
North Carolina
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Lumbee Tribe (State Recognized)
North Dakota
- Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Three Affiliated Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
Ohio
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Shawnee Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Wyandotte Nation (Federally Recognized)
Oklahoma
- Absentee Shawnee Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Caddo Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Chickasaw Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Comanche Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Delaware Tribe of Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Eastern Shawnee Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Five Civilized Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Odawa Indians of Michigan (Federally Recognized)
- Osage Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Pawnee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Shawnee Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Federally Recognized)
Oregon
- Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (Federally Recognized)
- Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
- Coquille Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Klamath Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Siletz Tribe of Indians of Oregon (Federally Recognized)
- Warm Springs Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
- Yakama Nation (Federally Recognized)
Pennsylvania
- Delaware Tribe of Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Lenni-Lenape (Federally Recognized)
- Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape (Federally Recognized)
Rhode Island
- Narragansett Tribe of Indians (Federally Recognized)
South Carolina
- Catawba Indian Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
South Dakota
- Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Crow Creek Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Lakota (Federally Recognized)
- Lower Brule Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Oglala Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Rosebud Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Santee Sioux Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Yankton Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
Tennessee
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Chickasaw Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Creek Nation (Federally Recognized)
Texas
- Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas (Federally Recognized)
- Comanche Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Kickapoo Tribe of Texas (Federally Recognized)
- Lipan Apache Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Tiguas Tribe of Texas (Federally Recognized)
Utah
- Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah (Federally Recognized)
- Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (Federally Recognized)
Vermont
- Abenaki (State Recognized)
Virginia
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Chickahominy Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Pamunkey Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Rappahannock Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Upper Mattaponi Tribe (Federally Recognized)
Washington
- Colville Confederated Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Cowlitz Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Lummi Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Nooksack Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Puyallup Tribe of Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Quinault Indian Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Spokane Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Suquamish Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Tacoma Tribe of Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Tulalip Tribes of Washington (Federally Recognized)
- Yakama Nation (Federally Recognized)
West Virginia
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Federally Recognized)
Wisconsin
- Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (Federally Recognized)
- Oneida Nation of Wisconsin (Federally Recognized)
- Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Sokaogon Chippewa (Federally Recognized)
- St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin (Federally Recognized)
Wyoming
- Eastern Shoshone Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Northern Arapaho Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (Federally Recognized)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many federally recognized American Indian tribes are there in the United States?
There are currently 574 federally recognized tribes in the United States. This recognition grants them certain rights and protections, including self-governance, access to federal funds, and legal standing in court.
2. What does it mean for a tribe to be “federally recognized”?
Federal recognition is a process by which the United States government acknowledges the existence and sovereignty of an American Indian tribe. This recognition is granted through a complex legal process and is based on historical and cultural evidence. Federally recognized tribes enjoy certain legal and political rights.
3. How can I find information about a specific American Indian tribe?
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) website is an excellent starting point. You can search for tribes by name, location, or other criteria. Many tribes also have their own websites, providing information about their history, culture, and current activities.
Conclusion
This list provides a glimpse into the extraordinary diversity of American Indian tribes across the United States, each with a unique story to tell. Exploring the vibrant cultures and traditions of these communities is not only enriching but also crucial to understanding the complex history and ongoing struggles of indigenous people in America. It is essential to remember that every tribe has a rich cultural heritage that deserves respect and appreciation.
100+ List of American Indian Tribes by State: Exploring the Diverse Heritage of Native America
The United States is home to a vast and diverse array of American Indian tribes, each with a rich and unique history, culture, and language. This comprehensive list provides a glimpse into the incredible tapestry of Native American heritage across the country, organized by state to help you explore these remarkable communities.
Understanding American Indian Tribes
Before diving into the list, it’s crucial to understand the difference between “tribe” and “nation.” While often used interchangeably, a “tribe” typically refers to a specific group of people with a shared cultural identity, language, and territory. A “nation” often encompasses a larger group of tribes united by shared interests and political goals.
Important Note: This list is not exhaustive and may not include all federally recognized tribes, state-recognized tribes, or other indigenous communities. It’s also important to remember that tribal names and boundaries have changed over time due to historical events, including colonization and forced relocation.
American Indian Tribes by State
Alabama
- Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas (Federally Recognized)
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Creek Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Poarch Band of Creek Indians (Federally Recognized)
Alaska
- Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Corporations (Federally Recognized)
- 11 Regional Native Corporations (Federally Recognized)
- 200+ Alaska Native Villages (Federally Recognized)
- Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Federally Recognized)
- Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope (Federally Recognized)
- Aleut Corporation (Federally Recognized)
- Yup’ik (Federally Recognized)
- Athabascan (Federally Recognized)
Arizona
- Ak-Chin Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Colorado River Indian Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Fort Apache Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
- Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Gila River Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Hopi Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Hualapai Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Navajo Nation (Federally Recognized)
- San Carlos Apache Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Tohono O’odham Nation (Federally Recognized)
- White Mountain Apache Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Yavapai-Apache Nation (Federally Recognized)
Arkansas
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Creek Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
California
- Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Albuquerque Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Barona Band of Mission Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Cabazon Band of Mission Indians (Federally Recognized)
- California Indian Gaming Association (State Recognized)
- Chemehuevi Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Chickasaw Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Coachella Valley Band of Mission Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Colville Confederated Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (Federally Recognized)
- Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
- Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana (Federally Recognized)
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
- Fort Belknap Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Fort Totten Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
- Hopi Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Kickapoo Tribe of Kansas (Federally Recognized)
- Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- La Jolla Band of Mission Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Lyons Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
- Mashantucket Pequot Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (Federally Recognized)
- Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Mohawk Nation of New York (Akwesasne) (Federally Recognized)
- Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut (Federally Recognized)
- Navajo Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Nez Perce Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Odawa Indians of Michigan (Federally Recognized)
- Oneida Indian Nation of New York (Federally Recognized)
- Osage Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Pascua Yaqui Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Paugussett Tribe of Indians of Connecticut (State Recognized)
- Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Pequot Tribe of Mashantucket (Federally Recognized)
- Poarch Band of Creek Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Prairie Island Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa (Federally Recognized)
- San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Santa Ana Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Santa Clara Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Santa Ysabel Band of Mission Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Santee Sioux Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Schaghticoke Tribal Nation (State Recognized)
- Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Southern Ute Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Spirit Lake Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Tachi-Yokut Tribe of California (Federally Recognized)
- Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Tulalip Tribes of Washington (Federally Recognized)
- United Auburn Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
- Yavapai-Apache Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Yurok Tribe (Federally Recognized)
Colorado
- Southern Ute Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (Federally Recognized)
Connecticut
- Mashantucket Pequot Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut (Federally Recognized)
- Paugussett Tribe of Indians of Connecticut (State Recognized)
- Schaghticoke Tribal Nation (State Recognized)
Delaware
- Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape (Federally Recognized)
Florida
- Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida (Federally Recognized)
- Seminole Tribe of Florida (Federally Recognized)
Georgia
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Creek Nation (Federally Recognized)
Hawaii
- Native Hawaiian (Federally Recognized)
- Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) (State Recognized)
Idaho
- Coeur d’Alene Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Nez Perce Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (Federally Recognized)
Illinois
- Illinois Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
Indiana
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Potawatomi Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
Iowa
- Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa (Federally Recognized)
- Santee Sioux Nation (Federally Recognized)
Kansas
- Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
- Kickapoo Tribe of Kansas (Federally Recognized)
- Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
- Shawnee Tribe (Federally Recognized)
Kentucky
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Shawnee Tribe (Federally Recognized)
Louisiana
- Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana (Federally Recognized)
- Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana (Federally Recognized)
- Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana (Federally Recognized)
Maine
- Passamaquoddy Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Penobscot Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians (Federally Recognized)
Maryland
- Piscataway Indian Nation (Federally Recognized)
Massachusetts
- Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) (Federally Recognized)
Michigan
- Bay Mills Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Chippewa Indian Tribe of the Upper Peninsula (Federally Recognized)
- Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Little River Band of Ottawa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Odawa Indians of Michigan (Federally Recognized)
- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
Minnesota
- Bois Forte Band of Chippewa (Federally Recognized)
- Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Federally Recognized)
- Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Federally Recognized)
- Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (Federally Recognized)
- Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe (Federally Recognized)
- Prairie Island Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- White Earth Nation (Federally Recognized)
Mississippi
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Chickasaw Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (Federally Recognized)
Missouri
- Eastern Shawnee Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
Montana
- Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Blackfeet Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Crow Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Fort Belknap Indian Community (Federally Recognized)
- Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Salish and Kootenai Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
Nebraska
- Omaha Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Santee Sioux Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
Nevada
- Duckwater Shoshone Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Ely Shoshone Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Fort McDermitt Paiute Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah (Federally Recognized)
- Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Walker River Paiute Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California (Federally Recognized)
New Hampshire
- Cowasuck Band of Pennacook Indians (State Recognized)
- Penobscot Nation (Federally Recognized)
New Jersey
- Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape (Federally Recognized)
- Ramapough Lenape Nation (Federally Recognized)
New Mexico
- Acoma Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Cochiti Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Isleta Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Jemez Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Laguna Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Nambe Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Picuris Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Pojoaque Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- San Felipe Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- San Ildefonso Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- San Juan Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Santa Ana Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Santa Clara Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Santo Domingo Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Taos Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Tesuque Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Zia Pueblo (Federally Recognized)
- Navajo Nation (Federally Recognized)
New York
- Cayuga Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Mohawk Nation of New York (Akwesasne) (Federally Recognized)
- Oneida Indian Nation of New York (Federally Recognized)
- Onondaga Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Seneca Nation (Federally Recognized)
- St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Tuscarora Nation (Federally Recognized)
North Carolina
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Lumbee Tribe (State Recognized)
North Dakota
- Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Three Affiliated Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
Ohio
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Shawnee Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Wyandotte Nation (Federally Recognized)
Oklahoma
- Absentee Shawnee Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Caddo Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Chickasaw Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Comanche Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Delaware Tribe of Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Eastern Shawnee Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Five Civilized Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Odawa Indians of Michigan (Federally Recognized)
- Osage Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Pawnee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska (Federally Recognized)
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Shawnee Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma (Federally Recognized)
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Federally Recognized)
Oregon
- Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (Federally Recognized)
- Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
- Coquille Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Klamath Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Siletz Tribe of Indians of Oregon (Federally Recognized)
- Warm Springs Indian Reservation (Federally Recognized)
- Yakama Nation (Federally Recognized)
Pennsylvania
- Delaware Tribe of Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Lenni-Lenape (Federally Recognized)
- Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape (Federally Recognized)
Rhode Island
- Narragansett Tribe of Indians (Federally Recognized)
South Carolina
- Catawba Indian Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
South Dakota
- Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Crow Creek Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Lakota (Federally Recognized)
- Lower Brule Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Oglala Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Rosebud Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Santee Sioux Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Yankton Sioux Tribe (Federally Recognized)
Tennessee
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Chickasaw Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Creek Nation (Federally Recognized)
Texas
- Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas (Federally Recognized)
- Comanche Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Kickapoo Tribe of Texas (Federally Recognized)
- Lipan Apache Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Tiguas Tribe of Texas (Federally Recognized)
Utah
- Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah (Federally Recognized)
- Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (Federally Recognized)
Vermont
- Abenaki (State Recognized)
Virginia
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Chickahominy Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Pamunkey Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Rappahannock Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Upper Mattaponi Tribe (Federally Recognized)
Washington
- Colville Confederated Tribes (Federally Recognized)
- Cowlitz Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Lummi Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Nooksack Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Puyallup Tribe of Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Quinault Indian Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Spokane Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Suquamish Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Tacoma Tribe of Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Tulalip Tribes of Washington (Federally Recognized)
- Yakama Nation (Federally Recognized)
West Virginia
- Cherokee Nation (Federally Recognized)
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Federally Recognized)
Wisconsin
- Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (Federally Recognized)
- Oneida Nation of Wisconsin (Federally Recognized)
- Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Federally Recognized)
- Sokaogon Chippewa (Federally Recognized)
- St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin (Federally Recognized)
Wyoming
- Eastern Shoshone Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Northern Arapaho Tribe (Federally Recognized)
- Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (Federally Recognized)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many federally recognized American Indian tribes are there in the United States?
There are currently 574 federally recognized tribes in the United States. This recognition grants them certain rights and protections, including self-governance, access to federal funds, and legal standing in court.
2. What does it mean for a tribe to be “federally recognized”?
Federal recognition is a process by which the United States government acknowledges the existence and sovereignty of an American Indian tribe. This recognition is granted through a complex legal process and is based on historical and cultural evidence. Federally recognized tribes enjoy certain legal and political rights.
3. How can I find information about a specific American Indian tribe?
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) website is an excellent starting point. You can search for tribes by name, location, or other criteria. Many tribes also have their own websites, providing information about their history, culture, and current activities.
Conclusion
This list provides a glimpse into the extraordinary diversity of American Indian tribes across the United States, each with a unique story to tell. Exploring the vibrant cultures and traditions of these communities is not only enriching but also crucial to understanding the complex history and ongoing struggles of indigenous people in America. It is essential to remember that every tribe has a rich cultural heritage that deserves respect and appreciation.
We hope this comprehensive list of American Indian tribes by state has been insightful and informative. It’s just a starting point for exploring the rich diversity and history of Indigenous peoples in the United States. Remember, each tribe has its unique language, traditions, and culture, and they have persevered through a difficult past. While this list provides a general overview, we encourage you to delve deeper into the specific stories and experiences of each tribe. You can explore resources on tribal websites, museums, and historical societies dedicated to preserving and sharing their cultural heritage.
As you learn more about these tribes, it’s important to understand the struggles they continue to face. From the ongoing impacts of colonization to issues surrounding land rights and sovereignty, Indigenous communities are actively working to address these challenges. Supporting their efforts is crucial, and you can do this in various ways. One way is by celebrating their languages and traditions, such as attending powwows, learning about their art and crafts, or supporting Indigenous businesses. You can also inform yourself about current issues and advocate for their rights and interests. By increasing your awareness and engagement, you contribute to a more equitable and inclusive society.
The stories of American Indian tribes are essential to understanding the history and culture of the United States. This list is just a small window into the vibrant tapestry of Indigenous cultures. We encourage you to continue learning about their resilience, traditions, and struggles. By recognizing their contributions and honoring their past, we can create a future where Indigenous voices are respected and valued, and their rights and well-being are prioritized. Let’s work together to build a better future for all.