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Native American Tribes and Nations of New England

Native American Nations of New England
Prof. Bloch's list of Native American Nations of New England, with notations on federal/state recognition.

The following is a partial listing of official websites of the Native American nations and tribes in the New England region. For guidance on federal/state recognition status, please see Professor Bloch's document linked above.

Legal Information

Indigenous Peoples of the Americas: History, Culture & Law (HeinOnline) This link opens in a new window
Includes an expansive archive of treaties, federal statutes and regulations, federal case law, tribal codes, constitutions, and jurisprudence related to Native American Law.
ProQuest Congressional This link opens in a new window
Access to congressional publications, hearings, debates, committee prints, CRS reports, legislative histories, bills, current laws, and regulations. Presently includes the full texts of hearings from 1824-2023, House & Senate Reports (Serial Set 1 & 2) from 1789-2003, CRS reports from 1916-2003, committee prints from 1830-2022, historical Congressional Record (debates) from 1789-1997 as well as the current Daily Congressional Record (debates) from 1985 to present, the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations.

Tribal Law Gateway | National Indian Law Library
Find current tribal law materials by tribe.

U.S. Federal Government Sources

Bureau of Indian Affairs | U.S. Department of the Interior
U.S. federal agency; part of the executive branch of the United States government. Maintains a tribal leaders directory containing contact information for each federally-recognized tribe.
Administration for Native Americans | HHS
An office of the Administration for Children & Families of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Provides grant funding, technical training, and assistance to "eligible tribes and native organizations."
Indian Health Service | HHS
Federal health program for American Indians and Alaska Natives. Part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

State Government Sources

Commission on Native American Affairs (New Hampshire)
Administratively part of the New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Commission on Indian Affairs (MCIA)
An official commission of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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See resource links for the official websites of some of the tribes and tribal nations in the region.
The Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission
An inter-governmental entity created by the Maine Implementing Act of 1980
Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
An official commission of the State of Vermont
State Committees and Commissions on Indian Affairs
A directory from the National Conference of State Legislatures on state legislative or executive branch committees on Indian Affairs

Relevant Organizations

National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
NCAI is organized as a representative congress of American Indians and Alaska Natives that serves to develop consensus on national priority issues that impact tribal sovereignty. Maintains a tribal directory.
Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness (MCNAA)
"Our mission is to preserve Native American cultural traditions; to assist Native American residents with basic needs and educational expenses; to advance public knowledge and understanding that helps dispel inaccurate information about Native Americans; and to work towards racial equality by addressing inequities across the region"
North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB)
"As the oldest urban Indian center in Massachusetts, our mission is to empower the Native American community with the goal of improving the quality of life of Indigenous peoples."
National Indian Education Association (NIEA)
"To convene educators to explore ways of improving schools and the educational systems serving Native children; to promote the maintenance and continued development of language and cultural programs; and to develop and implement strategies for influencing local, state, and federal policy and decision makers."
Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
"Since 1971, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) has provided legal assistance to Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals nationwide who might otherwise have gone without adequate representation."

Beyond North America

Indigenous Peoples | United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Portal for and about indigenous peoples' involvement with the United Nations. Includes the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the State of the World's Indigenous Peoples.