NC H734

Commission on Indian Affairs shall coordinate a task force to study the feasibility of establishing a North Carolina American Indian Heritage Center focused on promoting American Indian cultures, preservation, cultural tourism, customs, and arts reflective of North Carolina tribes.

Task force shall review existing State cultural facilities to determine whether they are adhering to their mission and being maintained appropriately.

Task force membership includes one representative each from 8 tribes (Coharie, Eastern Band of Cherokees, Haliwa Saponi, Lumbee, Meherrin, Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, Sappony, Waccamaw-Siouan) and 4 organizations (Cumberland County Association for Indian People, Guilford Native American Association, Metrolina Native American Association, Triangle Native American Society).

Task force members serve without compensation but may receive travel reimbursement from Department of Administration funds.

Commission on Indian Affairs shall report task force findings and recommendations to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations by March 1, 2017.