Topics Related to Commission of Indian Affairs

March 6, 2025, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Commission meeting will be held in conjunction with the NC Indian Unity Conference, March 6-8, 2025. For information regarding the NC Indian Unity Conference, registration, booking hotel rooms, vendor space, and workshops, go to the United Tribes Website at unitedtribesnc.org Agenda
November 22, 2024 - November 23, 2024, All day
The AIHC — with support from its community partners, the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs and the North Carolina American Indian Commission—has been the culminating event in honor of American Indian Heritage Month in North Carolina for more than 25 years.
October 3, 2024 - October 5, 2024, All day
The Annual AISES National Conference is a unique, three-day event focusing on educational, professional, and workforce development for Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.
August 21, 2024, 10am - 4pm
Hear from professional guest speakersVisit & speak with healthcare/professional vendorsEngage with panel of health expertsTalking circlesFood, dancing & more
August 24, 2024, 10am - 3pm
Join Us to LearnHow to forge healthy relationshipsWarning signs of potential violenceImportance of self careImpacts of bullying on kidsHow to enroll children in your tribeJoin Us for FunEnjoy a pizza lunchBookbags & school supplies for studentsOnesies, diapers & wipes for babiesSwag from vendors



June 27, 2024, 9am - 3:30pm
Together we can bring our relatives home — the purpose of this Indian Child Welfare Gathering is to address American Indian adoption and foster care issues. Join tribal leaders and staff, case workers, NC court officials, Guardian Ad Litem staff, Commission of Indian Affairs staff and others to help our indigenous children.
June 1, 2024 - June 7, 2024, All day
At NCAI's 2024 Mid Year Convention & Marketplace, attendees will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to protect and enhance tribal sovereignty. This will be an in-person convention, which will take place in Cherokee, NC at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort. Tribal leaders, NCAI members, Native youth, and partners from across Indian Country will gather to embark upon a new era of Nation-to-Nation engagement, which will include: proactive strategy development, advocacy, and much more.
December 6, 2024, 10am - 12pm
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