NC American Indian Urban Organizations

Cumberland County Association for Indian People

The Cumberland County Association for Indian People (CCAIP) enhances self-determination and self-sufficiency as it relates to the socio-economic development, legal and political well-being of Native Americans in Cumberland County. Fostering healthier choices is one of many areas the CCAIP Board works on to improve the lives of its members.

Executive Director: Gladys Hunt
Chair: Helen Cook
Physical Address: 2173 Downing Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-483-8442     Fax: 910-483-8742
Email: ccaip@netzero.net / huntsgkids@aol.com

Guilford Native American Association

The Guilford Native American Association is a Native American community association in Guilford County. 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 childcare, 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: Jennifer Revels-Baxter
Chair: Nora Dial-Stanley
Mailing Address: PO Box 5623, Greensboro, NC 27435
Physical Address: 1100 Revolution Mill Dr., Studio #10, Greensboro, NC 27435
Phone: 336-895-8514     Fax: 336-272-2925
Email: GNAA@gmail.com
Website: guilfordnative.com 
 

Metrolina Native American Association

The Metrolina Native American Association promotes cultural awareness and economic development, provides job training and placement, and provides for the well being of American Indians.

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.

Chair: Jerry Sanderson
Email: jsanderson2003@gmail.com 
Physical Address: 301 N. McCullough Dr, Suite 402, Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: 980-224-3862
Website: metrolinanatives.com 

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: Jesalyn Keziah
President: Wanda Burns-Ramsey
Mailing Address: PO Box 26841, Raleigh, NC 27611
Phone: 919-868-8495
Website: trianglenative.org