Federally Recognized Tribes in the Western United States

There are 272 federally recognized tribes in the western U.S. Some of the largest by enrollment:

• Navajo Nation (~350,000)
• Sioux Nation (~250,000)
• Apache Nation (~165,000)
• Blackfeet Nation (~140,000)
• Crow Nation (~130,000)

Many smaller tribes also maintain sovereignty and cultural heritage.