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About the 23 Native Nations
These federally recognized sovereign Native nations are culturally distinct tribes with rich histories and deep strengths. The 23 are listed below according to the state with which they share the same geographic area and include a map of that state showing the locations of the nations. To learn more about each, follow their link to their website.
Native nations and reservations that share Minnesota's geography
Native nations and reservations that share North Dakota's geography
| Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate* | Three Affiliated Tribes – Mandan, Hidatsa, & Arikara Nation |
| Spirit Lake Nation | Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa |
| Standing Rock Sioux Tribe* |
*The land of these nations spans the border between North Dakota and South Dakota.
Native nations and reservations that share South Dakota's geography
| Cheyenne River Sioux | Rosebud Sioux |
| Crow Creek Sioux | Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate * |
| Flandreau Santee Sioux | Standing Rock Sioux Tribe* |
| Lower Brule Sioux | Yankton Sioux |
| Oglala Sioux |
*The land of these nations spans the border between North Dakota and South Dakota. 
You can find out more about Native nations at these state-sponsored websites:
- Minnesota Indian Affairs Council
- North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission
- South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations
Did you know...there are approximately 562 federally recognized tribes within the borders of the United States.