20 U.S.C. § 4402 : US Code - Section 4402: Definitions

Search 20 U.S.C. § 4402 : US Code - Section 4402: Definitions

For the purpose of this chapter -
(1) The term "Indian art and culture" includes (but is not
limited to) the traditional and contemporary expressions of
Indian language, history, visual and performing arts, and crafts.
(2) The term "Native Hawaiian art and culture" includes the
traditional and contemporary expressions of Native Hawaiian
language, history, visual and performing arts, and crafts.
(3) The term "Institute" means the Institute of American Indian
and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development established by
this chapter.
(4) The term "Indian" means any person who is a member of an
Indian tribe.
(5) The term "Indian tribe" means any tribe, band, nation, or
other organized group or community of Indians, including any
Alaska Native village (as defined in, or established pursuant to,
the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act [43 U.S.C. 1601 et
seq.]), which is recognized as eligible for special programs and
services provided by the United States to Indians because of
their status as Indians.
(6) The term "Native Hawaiian" means any descendent of a person
who, prior to 1778, was a native of the Hawaiian Islands.
(7) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Interior.
(8) The term "Board" means the Board of Trustees of the
Institute established under this chapter.