USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Since the 1960s, Native American self-determination movements have resulted in positive changes to the lives of many Native Americans, though there are still many contemporary issues faced by them. Today, there are over five million Native Americans in the United States, 78% of whom live outside reservations.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are 5.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives making up approximately 2 percent of the U.S. population.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the current total population of Native Americans in the United States is 6.79 million, which is about 2.09% of the entire population. There are about 574 federally recognized Native American tribes in the U.S. Fifteen states have Native American populations of over 100, 000.

Detailed explanation-4: -The U.S. government officially recognizes 574 Indian tribes in the contiguous 48 states and Alaska. These federally recognized tribes are eligible for funding and services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, either directly or through contracts, grants, or compacts.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are currently 574 Federally Recognized Tribes as of 01/28/2022. Visit the Office of Federal Acknowledgment, for information on the federal acknowledgment process.