In the Heart of Tradition - a 28-minute DVD that provides an overview of the eight state-recognized tribes in North Carolina. To obtain a DVD copy, contact the Native American Resource Center, UNCP, 1 University Dr., Pembroke, N.C. 28372, call 910-521-6282, or email nativemuseum@uncp.edu. Cost is $15 (includes $3 shipping).

www.doa.state.nc.us/cia/indian.htm
North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs. Created in 1971 by the North Carolina General Assembly in response to the requests of Indian citizens from across the state, the commission was formed to bring local, state and federal resources into focus for the implementation of meaningful programs for the state's Indian citizens, assist Indian communities in social and economic development, establish appropriate procedures for legal recognition by the state and provide for official recognition, and initiate procedures for recognition by the federal government. See the website “Factsheets” under “Resources” for an overview of Native American history in North Carolina.

www.doa.nc.gov/cia/tribesorg.htm
Contact information for tribal administrators or websites for North Carolina Native American Tribes and Associations, including:

www.ncindian.com
North Carolina Indian Economic Development Initiative. NCIEDI’s mission is to foster, enhance and promote economic development in North Carolina’s urban and tribal Indian communities. NCIEDI coached over 100 Indian start up and existing businesses and assisted almost all of the state’s Indian Tribes and Organizations with new and existing ventures.

www.ncai.org
National Congress of American Indians. Since 1944, the National Congress of American Indians has been working to inform the public and Congress on the governmental rights of American Indians and Alaska Natives. From its modest beginnings of 100 people the NCAI has grown to include 250 member tribes from throughout the United States. Now serving as the major national tribal government organization, NCAI is positioned to monitor federal policy and coordinated efforts to inform federal decisions that affect tribal government interests.

www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=10741
Native American Awareness Sunday Worship Resources. Online resource with litanies, prayers, suggested hymns.

http://origin.org/ucs/doc.cfm?e=1&ps=2&edit=1&fg=3176&fi=1147
Native Amerian/Christian Worship- Description of Native elements and symbols that can be used for cross-cultural worship. (Excerpts from the service booklet for "A Celebration of Native American Survival," held at the National Cathedral on October 12, 1992.)