25 U.S.C. § 2902 : US Code - Section 2902: Definitions

Search 25 U.S.C. § 2902 : US Code - Section 2902: Definitions

For purposes of this chapter -
(1) The term "Native American" means an Indian, Native
Hawaiian, or Native American Pacific Islander.
(2) The term "Indian" has the meaning given to such term under
section 7491(3) of title 20.
(3) The term "Native Hawaiian" has the meaning given to such
term by section 7517 of title 20.
(4) The term "Native American Pacific Islander" means any
descendent of the aboriginal people of any island in the Pacific
Ocean that is a territory or possession of the United States.
(5) The terms "Indian tribe" and "tribal organization" have the
respective meaning given to each of such terms under section 450b
of this title.
(6) The term "Native American language" means the historical,
traditional languages spoken by Native Americans.
(7) The term "traditional leaders" includes Native Americans
who have special expertise in Native American culture and Native
American languages.
(8) The term "Indian reservation" has the same meaning given to
the term "reservation" under section 1452 of this title.