How many Indian tribes are there in the west?

There are 272 federally recognized tribes in the West of the United States. Here are some of the largest:

* Navajo Nation: 350,000 members

* Sioux Nation: 250,000 members

* Apache Nation: 165,000 members

* Blackfeet Nation: 140,000 members

* Crow Nation: 130,000 members

* Chippewa-Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation: 125,000 members

* Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation: 120,000 members

* Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation: 115,000 members

* Northern Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation: 110,000 members

* Southern Ute Indian Tribe: 105,000 members