§ 2902. Definitions

For purposes of this chapter—

• (1) The term “Native American” means an Indian, Native Hawaiian, or Native American Pacific Islander.
• (2) The term “Indian” has the meaning given to such term under section 7491(3) of title 20 .
• (3) The term “Native Hawaiian” has the meaning given to such term by section 7517 of title 20 .
• (4) The term “Native American Pacific Islander” means any descendent of the aboriginal people of any island in the Pacific Ocean that is a territory or possession of the United States.
• (5) The terms “Indian tribe” and “tribal organization” have the respective meaning given to each of such terms under section 5304 of this title .
• (6) The term “Native American language” means the historical, traditional languages spoken by Native Americans.
• (7) The term “traditional leaders” includes Native Americans who have special expertise in Native American culture and Native American languages.
• (8) The term “Indian reservation” has the same meaning given to the term “reservation” under section 1452 of this title .