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Tribe of native Americans vs Tribe of Indians

Both phrases are correct, but 'tribe of Native Americans' is the more appropriate and respectful term to use when referring to the indigenous peoples of America. 'Tribe of Indians' can be considered outdated and potentially offensive due to the historical inaccuracies associated with the term 'Indian'.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

Tribe of native Americans

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to the indigenous peoples of America.

This phrase is the more appropriate and respectful term to use when referring to the indigenous peoples of America.
  • The Catawba — also known as Issa or Esaw or Iswä but most commonly Iswa ( Catawba: iswa - “river”) — are a federally recognized tribe of Native Americans, ...
  • The Iroquois were the dominant tribe of Native Americans that European settlers met in New York when they arrived 400 years ago. The history of the Iroquois ...
  • Jun 27, 2013 ... ... but there is one stretch of land along the border that has made life a daily hell for a tribe of Native Americans. The Tohono O'odham Nation, ...
  • Today the Cherokee are presently the largest tribe of Native Americans in the United States. They boast large and prosperous reservations in Oklahoma and ...

Alternatives:

  • indigenous tribe in America
  • Native American tribe
  • tribe of indigenous peoples
  • Native American community
  • indigenous group in America

Tribe of Indians

This phrase is correct but can be considered outdated and potentially offensive due to the historical inaccuracies associated with the term 'Indian'.

While this phrase is technically correct, it is not the most appropriate or respectful term to use when referring to the indigenous peoples of America.
  • Puyallup Tribe of Indians. PTI Slideshow. Puyallup Tribal Health Authority; Puyallup ... 2013 Puyallup Tribal Impact Report. © 2007–2015 Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
  • The Spokane Tribe of Indians are of the Interior Salish Group, which has inhabited northeast Washington, northern Idaho and western Montana for many ...
  • Through adaptability and leadership, focused on generosity and kindness, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians has expanded their influence, benefiting the region of ...
  • Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians; Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, [CA]; Ak Chin Indian Community of the ...

Alternatives:

  • tribe of Native Americans
  • indigenous tribe in America
  • Native American tribe
  • tribe of indigenous peoples
  • Native American community

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