25 U.S.C. § 2902
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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 5304 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.