Federally Recognized Tribes in New York
State Recognized Tribes in New York
Tonawanda Band of Seneca Indians of New York
Tuscarora Nation of New York
Unkechague Poospatuck Tribe (Unkechaug Nation)
Cayuga Nation
Oneida Nation (formerly the Oneida Nation of New York)
Onondaga Nation
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (formerly the St. Regis Band
of Mohawk Indians of New York)
Seneca Nation
Shinnecock Nation
Tonawanda Band of Seneca Indians of New York
Tuscarora Nation of New York
Some info Updated 12 January 2023
There are certain Indian tribes or groups that are federally recognized and eligible for funding and services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). There are currently 574 federally recognized tribes. For more information on federally recognized tribes, click here. The list also includes Indian tribes or groups that are recognized by the states, when the state has established such authority. This acknowledges their status within the state but does not guarantee funding from the state or the federal government. State-recognized Indian tribes are not federally recognized; however, federally recognized tribes may also be state-recognized.
As Tribal elections and other changes in Tribal leadership occur at various times throughout the year, the information is the most currently available at the time of its update and approval. Because the BIA cannot track all Tribal leadership changes in real time, it does not guarantee the accuracy of Tribal contact information.