Indian tribal government
(1) The term “Indian tribal government” means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation (as defined in, or established pursuant to, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act ( 43 U.S.C. A. 1601, et seq.)), which is recognized as eligible for the special services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.