

To learn more about the Directory and map, contact the BIA Division of Tribal Government Services at (202) 513-7641. The locations of tribal and federal offices shown in this map viewer are not to be used for legal purposes, and the BIA does not guarantee the accuracy of this information. The reference map is also designed to reflect the general locations of BIA regional and agency offices and tribal government headquarters. Because the BIA cannot track all tribal leadership changes in real time, it does not guarantee the accuracy of the Directory's tribal contact information. As tribal elections and other changes in tribal leadership occur at various times throughout the year, the Directory's information is the most currently available at the time of its update and approval. 26826), which is the official listing of all federally recognized tribes in the United States, pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (Pub. It should be used in conjunction with the Federal Register Notice of Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible to Receive Services from the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs (81 Fed. It's important to note that the Directory is not an official listing of federally recognized tribes. The BIA's commitment to enhanced communication led to transforming this publication into the electronic interactive app before you.

It quickly became one of Indian Affairs' most requested documents, and is now used by federal, state and local governments, news media, businesses, researchers, and the general public as a resource to help them connect with Indian Country. Disclaimer: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) first developed the Tribal Leaders Directory as an internal reference document for its employees.
