American Indian Affairs - NC Tribes, DOA Programs & Services
American Indian Affairs
DOA Indian Affairs operates various programs to service the needs of NC American Indians, including workforce development; low income energy assistance; SUNS (Supporting Undergraduate Native Students); Section 8 housing; and the domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking program.
Meet the DivisionAnnouncements
Lumbee Tribe of NC Achieves Full Federal Recognition
- Read Governor Stein's press release, which includes quotes from DOA Secretary Esparza, Commission of Indian Affairs Chair Greg Bryant and DNCR Secretary Pam Cashwell
- Statement from Commission of Indian Affairs Executive Director Greg Richardson: "This is a monumental day for the Lumbee as well as for all American Indians in North Carolina. Federal recognition will bring in new resources for the Lumbee Tribe, but this also will be a tremendous economic boost for Robeson County as well as the southeastern region of the state. Christmas came early!"
The Commission
The NC Commission of Indian Affairs — established to utilize local, State, and federal resources to provide aid and protection for Indians as needs are demonstrated — meets quarterly. The commission is comprised of 28 members, including 21 representatives of the American Indian community.
Programs & Services.
Resources
Why 'American Indian?'
It is the policy of the NC Commission of Indian Affairs to use the term American Indian. American Indians are considered the indigenous people of this continent and have been referenced in many long-standing treaties of the U.S. Government. Many state and federal statutes and regulations refer to the indigenous peoples of the United States as American Indians.
Therefore, the Commission has determined that for consistency it is in our best interest to use the term American Indians in our policies, reports, and legislation. This policy was established by the Commission many years ago to avoid any confusion about to whom we are referring when we refer to the indigenous people of the United States.
Contact the Commission of Indian Affairs
Contact Us
Call: 984-236-0160
Fax: 984-236-0185
Staff Listing
Mailing Address
North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs
1317 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1317
Physical Address
Albemarle Building
325 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603