Juaneño Band of Mission Indians
The Juaneño Band of Mission Indians is recognized by the State of California, but is not federally recognized. They traditionally lived along the coast in what is now Orange and San Diego counties in California.
Tribes J
Explore Native American tribes whose names begin with the letter J. This Tribes J index includes federally recognized, state recognized, unrecognized, and extinct tribes, with each entry linked to articles that detail history, traditions, and present-day governance. The I-series directory is designed to help researchers, students, and heritage enthusiasts quickly locate accurate, well-sourced information.
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Jackson Band of Miwuk Indians
The Jackson Band of Miwuk Indians was first recognized by the Federal Government in 1898. The Tribe held a meeting in 1979 and established a formal government. They are a federally recognized tribe of Miwok people.
Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe is a federally recognized Salish indian tribe that resides on the northeastern portion of the Olympic Peninsula, in northwestern Washington.
Jamul Indian Village of California
Sixty-five years ago a small band of Tipai found themselves with six acres upon which to settle - a tiny plot in the rolling hills east of the town of Jamul. After 65 years of tenacious endurance, the Jamul Indian Village of California was rewarded with their village finally being declared a reservation and federally recognized indian tribe.
Jena Band of Choctaw Indians
The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians are native to the Southeastern United States and members of the Muskogean linguistic family, which traces its roots to a mound-building, maize-based society that flourished in the Mississippi River Valley for more than a thousand years before European contact. They are a federally recognized indian tribe.
Jicarilla Apache Nation
The Jicarilla Apache Nation is located in the mountains and rugged mesas of northern New Mexico. The Jicarilla people were one of six southern Athabaskan groups who migrated out of Canada sometime between 1300 AD and 1500 AD.