# 29 Del. C. § 107: § Â 107. Nanticoke Indian Tribe of Delaware; recognition

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## Section

- **Citation:** 29 Del. C. § 107
- **Heading:** § Â 107. Nanticoke Indian Tribe of Delaware; recognition
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 29 / Chapter 1 / Section 107

## Text

(a) The Nanticoke Indian Tribe of Delaware is designated and recognized as an American Indian tribe with a tribal governing body carrying out and exercising substantial governmental powers and duties. The Tribe is recognized as eligible for all programs, services, and other benefits provided to Indian tribes by the United States or any state thereof because of their status as American Indians.

(b) The Nanticoke Indian Tribe of Delaware is designated and recognized as the first state-recognized tribe in Delaware, and has been so recognized since March 10, 1881.

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