Meherrin Indian Tribe
State-recognized tribe in North Carolina, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Meherrin Indian Tribe is a state-recognized tribe and nonprofit organization in North Carolina. Its members identify as descendants of the Meherrin people. This group is not federally recognized as a Native American tribe.[2]
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Named after | Meherrin people |
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Formation | 1976,[2] incorporated: February 15, 1977[1] |
Founded at | Winton, North Carolina[3] |
Type | state-recognized tribe, nonprofit organization |
Foundation: EIN 56-1394419 [4] | |
Purpose | Cultural, Ethnic Awareness (A23)[4] |
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Membership (2022) | 900[5] |
Acting Chief | Jonathan Cadill[6] |
Revenue (2021[6]) | $85,454 |
Expenses (2021[6]) | $49,050 |
Staff | 0[6] |
Website | meherrinnation |
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The Meherrin Indian Tribe says their autonym is Kauwets'a:ka, which translates to "People of the Water."[7][8]