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North Carolina Commission on Indian Affairs
The North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs was
created in 1971 by the North Carolina General Assembly in
response to the requests of concerned Indian citizens from
across the state. The commission was established pursuant to
North Carolina General Statutes 143B- 404 through 143B-411.
Specifically, the commission was created to:
- Deal fairly and effectively with Indian affairs
- Bring local, state and federal resources into focus
for the implementation or continuation of meaningful
programs for the state's Indian citizens
- Provide aid and protection for Indians as needs are
demonstrated
- Assist Indian communities in social and economic
development
- Promote recognition of and the right of Indians to
pursue their cultural and religious traditions
The commission has eight statutory duties outlined in its
enabling legislation as follows:
- Study, consider, accumulate, compile, assemble and
disseminate information on Indian affairs
- Investigate relief needs of Indians and assist in
preparation of plans for the alleviation of such needs
- Confer with appropriate officials of local, state
and federal governments
- Review all legislation concerning Indians
- Conduct public hearings on matters relating to
Indian affairs and subpoena any information deemed
necessary
- Study the existing status of recognition of all
Indian groups, tribes and communities
- Establish appropriate procedures for legal
recognition by the state and provide for official
recognition
- Initiate procedures for recognition by the federal
government
Mission Statement
The mission of the North Carolina Commission of Indian
Affairs is to instill a positive vision for American Indians
through preserving cultural identity by promoting and
advocating the rights, beliefs and opportunities which
impact quality of life.
Goals
- Increase and maximize educational opportunities for
American Indians in North Carolina
- Increase the economic self-sufficiency of American
Indians in North Carolina and maximize Indian economic
development initiatives
- Achieve parity in employment for Indians of North
Carolina
- Improve the health status of American Indians in
North Carolina
- Increase the public awareness of American Indians
- Provide for the state and/or federal recognition of
North Carolina Indian tribes
- Promote recognition of and the right of Indians to
pursue cultural and religious traditions considered by
them to be sacred and meaningful and to promote public
understanding and appreciation of Indian culture
1317 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1317
(919) 733-5998
(919) 733-1207 (FAX)
TRIBES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Gregory Richardson, Executive
Director
(N.C. Gen. Stat. 143B-404 to 411)
State Advisory Council on Indian
Education
(N.C. Gen. Stat. 115C-210)
House Military, Veterans, and
Indian Affairs Committee.
Staff: Theresa Matula
(919) 733-2578
2003 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Economic
Development Program
American Indian Workforce Development Program
143B-404, Enabling Legislation, N.C. Commission of Indian
Affairs
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