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"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."
Triangle Native American Society
"Since its inception, TNAS has endeavored to promote and protect the Native American identity in the Triangle area by increasing the public’s awareness of the cultural and economic contributions made by Native Americans and enhancing the public recognition of the needs of Native Americans."
Guilford Native American Association
"Guilford Native American Association (GNAA) is a Native American community association in Guilford County, North Carolina. It is a North Carolina State-recognized American Indian Organization,
In September of 1975 by local parents with support of local Lutheran churches incorporated GNAA as a non-profit education advocacy group. GNAA is the oldest American Indian urban association in North Carolina and one of the oldest organizations of its kind in the United States."
Learn about NC Tribes and Urban Indian organizations from UNC's American Indian Center.
United Tribes of North Carolina (UTNC)
"UTNC objectives are to 1) Increase awareness of American Indian issues, 2) Provide a forum to develop strategies to address challenges faced by American Indians in North Carolina, 3) Celebrate the traditional and contemporary history of American Indians in North Carolina, 4) Promote resources and opportunities beneficial to our State's American Indian Population, and 5) Reclaim our heritage".