Tribal Populations
Members of federally or state-recognized Native American tribes. Tribal lands are subject to a unique mix of federal, tribal, and sometimes state environmental jurisdiction.
Related terms
Indigenous Populations Native peoples whose ancestral ties to a place predate the formation of modern nations. In the U.S., this includes federally recognized tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Overburdened Community A term officially adopted by the EPA and state governments to describe minority, low-income, tribal, or indigenous populations that experience a disproportionate amount of environmental harm and health risk compared to the general population.