American Indian Organizations
Organizations
Cumberland County Association for Indian People
The purpose of Cumberland County Association for Indian People (CCAIP) is to enhance self-determination and self-sufficiency as it relates to the socio-economic development, legal, and political well-being of the Indian People of Cumberland County.
Fostering healthier choices is one of many areas the CCAIP Board works on to improve the lives of its members.
| Executive Director | Address | Telephone/Fax/Email | Chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Gladys Hunt Executive Director |
2173 Downing Rd Fayetteville, NC 28301 |
Phone: 910-483-8442 Fax: 910-483-8742 Email: ccaip@netzero.net / huntsgkids@aol.com URL: http://americanindianhealthyeating.unc.edu/healthy-native-north-carolini... |
Mr. Roy Maynor, Chair |
Guilford Native American Association
The Guilford Native American Association is a Native American community association in Guilford County, North Carolina. It is a North Carolina State-recognized American Indian Organization, and is a United Way referral agency.
Incorporated in September 1975 by local parents as a non-profit education advocacy group, the association has grown to encompass child care, employment, and age-based community programs. It is the oldest American Indian urban association in North Carolina and one of the oldest organizations of its kind in the United States.
| Executive Director | Address | Telephone/Fax/Email | Chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Rick Oxendine, Executive Director |
Mailing Address: Physical Address: |
Phone: 336-273-8686
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Mrs. Frances Stewart Lowry, Chair |
Metrolina Native American Association
Promote cultural awareness and economic development; Provide job training and placement: and provide for the well being of Indian people.
Our community is served through culture enrichment classes, employment training, work experience opportunities and economic development assistance to help promote and preserve self-sufficiency and self-determination. All activities are coordinated with other Indian organizations and programs in the state.
| Executive Director | Address | Telephone/Fax/Email | Chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Toni Hendenson |
8001 N. Tryon Street |
Phone: 704-891-2610 Email: Tonihendenson@gmail.com |
Mr. Jesse Jacobs, Chairperson |
Triangle Native American Society
Triangle Native American Society (TNAS) was incorporated in 1984 to promote and protect the identity of Native Americans living in Wake and surrounding counties by providing educational, social and cultural programs.
It was granted official state recognition in 2000 by the N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs and serves as the official governing body for the Native American population in the Triangle area.
TNAS seeks to foster a local Native community while bridging the various cultural and traditional practices members bring from their respective home tribal communities.
| Executive Director | Address | Telephone/Fax/Email | Chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Position Vacant) |
Mailing Address: PO Box 26841 Physical Address: 2405 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27614 |
Phone: 919-996-9822 |
Mr. Kerry D. Bird, President |
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