Research Guides: Native American Studies: Tribe Research

Official Tribe Names

Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs

APA Citation for this source:

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior (2019). Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs (Publication No. 84 FR 1200). Retrieved from: https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2019-00897.

Tribal Websites

National Congress of American Indians Tribal Directory

Lists leadership, address and other contact information, websites, and recognition status.

APA Citation: National Congress of American Indians. Tribes. http://www.ncai.org/tribal-directory.

Contemporary Tribal Maps

Tribal Leaders Directory Map

This source lists many tribal websites and includes contemporary maps. Note: Read the disclaimer.

APA Citation: U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Affairs. Tribal Leaders Directory. https://www.bia.gov/tribal-leaders-directory.

Geographic Location and Treaties

American Indian Histories and Culture This link opens in a new window
American Indian Histories and Cultures features a wide range of materials including:Manuscripts (treaties, speeches, petitions, diaries, travel journals, ledger books, Artwork (illustrations, sketches, watercolours, oil paintings, American Indian art), American Indian Newspapers covering the 1960s to 1990s, Rare Printed Books, Photographs,and Maps.

About Tribes

Tribal Nations and the United States: An Introduction
The guide "Tribal Nations and the United States: An Introduction" developed by the National Congress of American Indians seeks to provide a basic overview of the history and underlying principles of tribal governance. Updated February 2020.