North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs (NCCIA)

The Commission of Indian Affairs consists of 21 representatives of the American Indian community, two representatives appointed by the General Assembly, one representative or their designee appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Administration, the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources and the Commissioner of Labor.

Learn more about the Commission of Indian Affairs on their website.

Wake County Indian Education Program (WCIEP)

The Wake County Indian Education Program (WCIEP) is a federally funded Title VI grant open to any kindergarten through high school student enrolled in the Wake County Public School System (not charter or private) who is affiliated with any federally recognized or state recognized tribe. Some programs/events sponsored by the WCIEP include tutoring, cultural programming, ACT/SAT prep workshops, ACT/SAT guides and social activities.

The WCIEP grant funding is directly related to the number of students with completed 506 forms on file and not with the number of students who self-identify as Native. Completion of this 506 form is vital to the continuation of the program.

Visit the WCIEP website to learn more!

State Advisory Council on American Indian Education (SACIE)

North Carolina General Statute 115C-210 established an advisory council to the State Board of Education (SBE) to be known as the "State Advisory Council on Indian Education" in 1987. Subsequently, the SBE developed a policy to implement the establishment of the Council as an advisory body to the SBE on matters on Indian education.

To learn more about SACIE you can visit the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction website.

North Carolina Native American Youth Organization (NCNAYO)

The North Carolina Native American Youth Organization (NCNAYO) was established in 1979 to support all American Indian youth in the state of North Carolina. NCNAYO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. NCNAYO provides various opportunities to support NC American Indian youth through an annual leadership conference in June, a youth executive committee and other leadership opportunities. American Indian youth not only have the opportunity to network across the state, they also are afforded the opportunity to work with and serve with the NC Commission of Indian Affairs as well as the United Tribes of North Carolina.

Visit their website to learn more about the organization!

North Carolina Indian Housing Authority

The N. C. Indian Housing Authority was created in 1977 by the State Legislature under Section 157-66 of the N. C. General Statutes. The Authority is empowered to provide housing for low income Native Americans. The Authority has statewide jurisdiction, except that no project shall be undertaken in any area where a city, county or regional Housing Authority is in operation, unless the local authority adopts a resolution declaring a need for the Indian Housing Authority to exercise its powers within the area already operated by local government.

Learn more about the NC Indian Housing Authority on their website!

United Tribes of North Carolina (UTNC)

United Tribes of North Carolina (UTNC) is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit corporation established in 1982 to provide greater coordination and unity among the American Indian tribes and organizations of the State of North Carolina. We work to promote educational, economic, religious, charitable and cultural activities for American Indian people.

Check out their website to learn more!

American Indian Heritage Celebration Advisory Board

The North Carolina Museum of History hosts an American Indian Heritage Celebration (AIHC) at the Museum annually. Several of our members participate in the planning of the event and offer advice and assistance to ensure the event is great.

You can visit the AIHC website to learn more about the event!