Federally Recognized Tribal Entity

**Semantic type:** Population Group

**Definition:** Native American tribes, tribal organizations, Indian-controlled organizations serving Native Americans, Native Hawaiian organizations, or Alaska Native entities recognized by the U.S. government and eligible for funding and services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) by virtue of their status as Indian Tribes.

**Synonyms:** - Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Entity - Federally Recognized Indian Tribe - Federally Recognized Tribe