Description
The United States Constitution, as interpreted by the Supreme Court, gives ultimate authority with regard to matters affecting the Indian tribes to the United States Congress. However, about 20 states have recognized Native American tribes outside of federal processes. Typically, the state legislature or state agencies involved in cultural or Native American affairs make the formal recognition. Three states {{!<--which?-->}} have developed formal processes by which Native American groups can seek to become state recognized, but have not yet recognized any groups.
In legal parlance, an Indian tribe is a group of Native Americans with self-government authority. Of the tribes recognized by states which recognize tribes, some tribes have sought and been denied federal recognition.
Under the United States Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, members of state-recognized tribes are authorized to exhibit as identified Native American artists, as are members of federally recognized tribes.
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