Explore Native American tribes beginning with the letter B, from prominent nations like the Blackfeet to lesser-known bands and historically extinct groups. This Tribes B directory brings together federally recognized, state recognized, unrecognized, and extinct tribes, allowing for a comprehensive view in one place.
Each listing includes a brief introduction and links to full articles covering history, cultural traditions, languages, and modern governance. The page is ideal for students, researchers, and genealogy enthusiasts seeking well-sourced tribal information. You’ll also find notes on related language families, migration patterns, and historical alliances.
Whether you’re tracing ancestral connections or studying broader Native American history, this B-series directory offers a structured way to navigate our archives. From the Plains to the Southeast and beyond, the tribes listed here reflect the diversity and resilience of Native peoples. Follow the links for in-depth profiles, maps, photographs, and cultural context.
The Bay Mills Indian Community (BMIC), is an Indian reservation forming the land base of one of the many Sault Ste. Marie bands of Chippewa Indians. (Not to be confused with the "Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians" located in Sault Ste. Marie, MI).
The Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria are the people of the Eel River Basin. They are located in Northern California on the Pacific coast in Loleta, California. Members are mostly Wiyot and Mattole.
Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California is a federally recognized Maidu tribe in Southern California.
The Big Lagoon Rancheria is a federally recognized tribe of Yurok and Tolowa Indians.
Big Pine Paiute Tribe is federally recognized tribe of of Mono Paiute and Timbisha Shoshone Indians who live on the Big Pine Indian Reservation in Big Pine, California.
In 1909, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) purchased 280 acres of land to be held in trust for the benefit of the San Joaquin or Big Sandy Band of Western Mono Indians. This land became known as the Big Sandy Rancheria of Auberry