Cayuga Nation β New York
- Located in central New York, primarily in Cayuga County.
- One of the six nations of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy.
- Known for their traditional longhouses and participatory democracy.
- Engage in agriculture, primarily corn, beans, and squash, known as the Three Sisters.
- Operate businesses such as gaming, agriculture, and retail to support tribal economic development.
- Provide social services, healthcare, education, and housing programs for tribal members.
List of Native American Tribes Recognized by the Federal Government
List of Native American Tribes: Federal recognition means that tribes have a special legal bond with the U.S. government, giving them access to federal help when needed. There are almost 574 officially recognized tribes in the United States, as listed by the Department of the Interiorβs Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Some members of these tribes, like Tom Cole from the Chickasaw Nation, have been elected to represent their states in the U.S. Congress. Tom Cole has been serving as a representative for Oklahoma since 2002.
Check the list of native American Tribes Recognized by the Federal Government in detail.