San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe of Arizona β Arizona
- Located in northern Arizona near the Arizona-Utah border.
- Comprised of Southern Paiute people with a distinct cultural identity.
- Engage in traditional practices such as farming, hunting, and basket weaving.
- Operate businesses such as tourism ventures and cultural centers.
- Provide social services, healthcare, education, and housing programs for tribal members.
- Advocate for environmental conservation and preservation of ancestral lands.
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.