Tribal and Indigenous Communities

Tribal and Indigenous peoples are hereditary stewards of the coastal, marine and Great Lakes areas within the United States EEZ. Many areas considered for ...

Who are the indigenous and tribal peoples?

“Indigenous and tribal peoples” is a common denominator for more than 370 million people, found in more than 70 countries worldwide. Indigenous ...

Chapter 15: Tribes and Indigenous Peoples

Climate change threatens Indigenous peoples' livelihoods and economies, including agriculture, hunting and gathering, fishing, forestry, energy, recreation, ...

Native American and Indigenous Peoples FAQs

Indigenous peoples are the descendants of the peoples who inhabited the Americas, the Pacific, and parts of Asia and Africa prior to European colonization.

Tribal and Native American Issues | U.S. GAO

There are 574 ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse federally recognized Indian Tribes in the United States. These Tribal Nations are distinct ...

Tribal Nations & the United States: An Introduction - NCAI

The essence of tribal sovereignty is the ability to govern and to protect and enhance the health, safety, and welfare of tribal citizens within tribal territory ...

Tribes | U.S. Department of the Interior

Under U.S. law, Native American tribes are distinct, independent political communities. Acknowledging the history of past mistreatment and destructive policies ...

Environmental Justice for Tribes and Indigenous Peoples | US EPA

This Policy explains how the Agency works with tribes and other indigenous groups and members to protect the environment and public health in Indian country.

Tribal Nations | U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

Self-determination is key to implementing effective resilience strategies that meet the needs of Indigenous communities. Indigenous Peoples are ...

Restoring Tribal and Indigenous Lands - Trust for Public Land

We are committed to supporting tribal and Indigenous communities to reconnect their ancestral lands and honor and maintain their native culture.

Tribal Nation Partners and Indigenous Peoples - NE CASC

Tribal nations and Indigenous communities are key collaborators on adaptation work within the Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC) network.

Indigenous peoples - Wikipedia

Most Indigenous peoples are in a minority in the state or traditional territory they inhabit and have experienced domination by other groups, especially non- ...

Fifth National Climate Assessment 16. Tribes and Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples in the United States represent more than 700 communities and Tribal Nations. They are culturally and politically unique and self-determining ...

Tribal and Indigenous Communities - San Francisco Fed

Of the country's 574 federally recognized tribes, 80% (431) are located in the District. They are joined by Native Alaskan and Native Hawaiian communities and ...

Who are indigenous peoples?

preference for other terms including tribes, first peoples/nations, aboriginals, ethnic groups, adivasi, janajati. Occupational and geographical terms like ...

Tribal and Indigenous Issues - Center for American Progress

We support Tribal and Indigenous-led conservation initiatives that promote sustainable practices, protect natural resources, and improve Indigenous stewardship ...

Cultural Resources from an Indigenous Perspective

A tribal cultural landscape is determined by and known to a culturally related group of indigenous people with relationships to that place.

Indigenous Peoples Overview - World Bank

Indigenous Peoples are distinct social and cultural groups that share collective ancestral ties to the lands and natural resources where they live.

Federally recognized Indian tribes and resources for Native Americans

See a list of federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska Native entities. Learn about food, housing, and financial assistance programs.

Indigenous and tribal peoples | International Labour Organization

Introduction. The ILO has been engaged with indigenous and tribal peoples' issues since the 1920s. It is responsible for the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples ...