# First Nations Help Resources - North Carolina ## National Resources - **National Indian Health Board (NIHB):** - **Phone:** 202-507-4070 - **Website:** [https://www.nihb.org](https://www.nihb.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy for tribal health care, public health initiatives, and policy resources. - **Native American Rights Fund (NARF):** - **Phone:** 1-800-447-0784 - **Website:** [https://www.narf.org](https://www.narf.org/) - **Description:** Legal assistance and advocacy for tribal sovereignty and justice. - **StrongHearts Native Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) - **Website:** [https://strongheartshelpline.org](https://strongheartshelpline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Culturally appropriate support for Native Americans experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault. ## Statewide First Nations Services - **North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs:** - **Phone:** 919-807-4440 - **Website:** [https://ncadmin.nc.gov/about-doa/divisions/commission-indian-affairs](https://ncadmin.nc.gov/about-doa/divisions/commission-indian-affairs) - **Office Locations:** Raleigh, NC - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, resource coordination, housing assistance, and cultural preservation programs for Native populations. - **North Carolina Indian Economic Development Initiative (NCIEDI):** - **Phone:** 919-488-8440 - **Website:** [http://www.nciedi.org](http://www.nciedi.org/) - **Services Provided:** Economic development, business support, and training programs for Native communities. ## Regional Tribal Organizations ### Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians - **Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Government** - **Phone:** 828-497-2771 - **Website:** [https://ebci.com](https://ebci.com/) - **Office Location:** 88 Council House Loop, Cherokee, NC 28719 - **Specialized Services:** Healthcare, education, cultural preservation, and economic development programs. ### Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina - **Lumbee Tribal Government** - **Phone:** 910-521-7861 - **Website:** [https://www.lumbeetribe.com](https://www.lumbeetribe.com/) - **Office Location:** 6984 NC-711, Pembroke, NC 28372 - **Specialized Services:** Housing programs, youth services, elder support, and cultural events. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Support:** - **Phone:** 1-844-762-8483 (StrongHearts Native Helpline) - **Website:** [https://mmiwg-ffada.ca](https://mmiwg-ffada.ca/) - **Description:** Reporting and support services for MMIW cases and related advocacy. ## Online Resources - **Native Governance Center** - **Website:** [https://nativegov.org](https://nativegov.org/) - **Features:** Resources on tribal governance, leadership training, and webinars for Indigenous leaders. ## Educational Resources - **The Museum of the Cherokee Indian** - **Website:** [https://www.cherokeemuseum.org](https://www.cherokeemuseum.org/) - **Description:** Educational resources, exhibits, and programs focused on Cherokee history, culture, and language. ## Additional Support - **American Indian Center at UNC Chapel Hill** - **Phone:** 919-843-4189 - **Website:** [https://americanindiancenter.unc.edu](https://americanindiancenter.unc.edu/) - **Services Provided:** Scholarships, community outreach programs, and cultural events coordination. --- _Updated as of December 30, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs at [https://ncadmin.nc.gov/about-doa/divisions/commission-indian-affairs](https://ncadmin.nc.gov/about-doa/divisions/commission-indian-affairs)._