Keweenaw Bay Indian Community β Michigan
- Located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
- Comprised of two Ojibwa tribes, the Keweenaw Bay and LβAnse Indian tribes.
- Operate businesses such as a casino, convenience stores, and a hotel.
- Offer healthcare, education, and housing assistance programs.
- Focus on cultural preservation through language revitalization and traditional practices.
- Engage in natural resource management and environmental protection initiatives.
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.