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Pennsylvania

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189,000+Native people (2020 Census)
15thin U.S. Native population
0federally recognized tribes based here
0state-recognized tribes

Population is the 2020 Census count of people identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native alone or in combination, rounded down to the nearest thousand. Rank uses the same count. Tribe totals reflect headquarters and official state recognition; federal and state counts may overlap. No federally or state-recognized tribe is based in Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania has no process for recognizing tribes.

Listings last reviewed October 30, 2026.

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What's happening in Pennsylvania

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  • Nov8

    Drums Along the Delaware

    Rivers Casino Philadelphia · powwow and cultural day hosted by Native American House Alliance · free · Noon–5 p.m. · Host's page
    Powwow
  • Nov12

    Native Food & Harvest Traditions

    Sinking Spring Public Library · free for adults and teens 14+ · register at 610-678-4311 · 6 p.m. · Host's page
    Class
  • Nov17

    Indigenous Film Showcase: Without Arrows

    Alvernia University, PLEX Lecture Hall, 465 St. Bernardine St., Reading · 6 p.m. · Host's page
    Film
  • Nov19

    Indigenous Film Showcase: Thirst for Justice

    Boscov Theatre at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading · $10 · 7 p.m. · Host's page
    Film
  • Nov21

    Indigenous Film Showcase: Haida Modern

    Reading Public Museum · free admission for Celebrating Our Community Day · 4 p.m. · Host's page
    Film
  • Nov23

    Native Book Club: Bad Indians Book Club

    Reading Public Library, Southeast Branch, 1426 Perkiomen Ave., Reading · 5:30 p.m. · Host's page
    Book club
  • Dec16

    Native Book Club: Rediscovering Turtle Island

    Sinking Spring Public Library · 6 p.m. · Host's page
    Book club
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Tribes & organizations

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Federally recognized tribes headquartered in Pennsylvania

None. No federally recognized tribe is headquartered in Pennsylvania.

State-recognized tribes

None. Pennsylvania has no state-recognized tribes.

Urban and intertribal organizations

Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center (COTRAIC)

120 Charles St., Pittsburgh · (412) 782-4457
Native job training and placement, elder help, family and early-childhood programs, food support and community events
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Native American House Alliance (NAHA)

Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
Native-led cultural, educational and community programs. Hosts Drums Along the Delaware
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Indigenous Peoples' Day Philly

Philadelphia
Native cultural, educational and community events
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Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge

Reading and Berks County
Native-led education, book clubs, films and cultural events
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Help close to home

Community resources

Community centers, health and family services, elder and youth programs, and job training for Native people.

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Education & culture

Indian Education programs, tribal colleges and university programs, museums, language programs and research resources.

Natives at Penn / Greenfield Intercultural Center

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Native student community and support, and a yearly campus powwow
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Native American and Indigenous Studies at Penn

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Courses, research, language work and public speakers
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Institute for Indigenous Studies at Lehigh University

Bethlehem
Research and education developed with tribal nations
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Tracing Native ancestry in Pennsylvania

Where to look for Native American genealogy records in Pennsylvania.

"Ay, jitos, Pennsylvania has no recognized tribe based here, so begin with your family's names and Pennsylvania places. Then find the nation and follow its own agency, census and enrollment records."

Why the search matters: Gathering your family's records may or may not lead to tribal enrollment. For some families, the road back to enrollment has closed, and that loss is real. Either way, the search matters. Every name, place, document and story helps restore a piece of what was carried, hidden, scattered or lost. Sometimes belonging begins not with being admitted somewhere, but with finally understanding where you come from.
Good to know: Finding a Native ancestor does not establish tribal membership. Each tribe determines its own citizenship requirements.
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