Tribal Longhouse

The Catawba Indian Nation is the only federally recognized Indian tribe in the state of South Carolina. The tribe's reservation is located in York County, a bedroom community for the booming Charlotte, NC area. The reservation is adjacent to the beautiful Catawba River, designated as a state scenic river in June 2008 by Governor Mark Sanford. The Catawba are proud of their past, and they continue to make pottery, sing, dance, drum, and share their heritage and culture. A variety of programs for visitors are offered at the Cultural Center.

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Census Information

We are currently starting the process to update the Tribal Census. The Census basically identifies all of our Tribal Members, their correct addresses, etc. All of the tribes across the country are doing the same thing. The Census update will be in 2010, since this project is so important we will be starting immediately.

Why is the Census so important? By having a correct number of Tribal Members and contact information on file, this helps our funding levels with the federal government. It also helps us to communicate effectively with all Tribal Members. Our last Census was done in 2000 and unfortunately we only received credit for having about 1,400 Tribal Members accounted for. This hurt our Tribe's funding levels through Congress. We have over 2,700 Tribal Members, so I ask that all of you please help us get accurate addresses and contact information. You may click here to download a change of address form.

Also, it is very important that when you complete information about yourself, that you check that you are Native American or American Indian. Many people who are Indian check that they are white; this does not help Tribal funding levels, nor does it help you. Please make sure that you tell your family members to be sure to check the right box, BECAUSE YOU ARE NATIVE AMERICAN! Tribal representatives will be contacting you soon. Please contact Jason Harris, Melissa Harris, or Donna Curtis regarding this project.



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