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Federally recognized Indan Tribes

The U.S. government officially recognizes nearly 600 Indian tribes in the contiguous 48 states and Alaska. These federally recognized tribes are eligible for funding and services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, either directly or through contracts, grants, or compacts.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs provides contact information for each tribe’s Tribal Leader.

Other recommended Museum resources…

 

The official website of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) includes genealogical information and many other resources for researchers: www.bia.gov

Also check out the websites of federally-recognized Delaware/Lenape groups:

http://www.delawaretribe.org  (Bartlesville)
http://www.delawarenation.com  (Anadarko)
http://www.delawarenation.on.ca  (Moraviantown, Canada)

We can also provide interested organizations and individuals with lists of:

Native American performers and educators
Native American craft vendors and artisans
Charities and organizations serving Native Americans
Written resources about Native American history
Archeology

The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act:

  • Requires federal agencies and museums to inventory and identify Native American human remains and cultural items in their collections
  • Requires federal agencies and museums to consult with federally recognized Indian tribes on the return of those objects
  • Authorizes grants to document and return human remains and cultural objects to their native people

As part of its archeology program, the National Park Service protects historic sites and shares the past with visitors.

The federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation assists tribes with critical issues. The nonprofit National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers also helps with this effort.

Other Cultural Resources

  • Trace Indian ancestry (PDF, Download Adobe Reader).
  • Find statistics related to American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
  • Learn how the Census works with American Indians and Alaska Natives.
  • Explore the diversity of the Native people of the Americas at the National Museum of the American Indian.
  • See a list of important Native American places.
  • Read federal news related to Native American land issues.
  • Find out how members of Native American tribes can legally get eagle feathers and parts for ceremonies.
  • Explore American history relating to Native Americans.
  • Learn about World War II Navajo Code Talkers.
  • Read Native American newspapers from the late 19th through the early 20th centuries.