Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation

The Occaneechee Band of the Saponi Nation ( also Occaneechi Band of Saponi Nation) are a Native American tribe, which descended from the Saponi and other indigenous peoples of the genetic family of the Sioux languages ​​and are located in the Piedmontregion the states of North Carolina and Virginia. The tribe lives mainly in Pleasant Grove Township, Alamance County, the tribal office is located in Mebane, there also support programs for the nearly 700 members of the tribe to be developed. You belong to the old " Texas " community of the townships about 10 acres of land on which a tribal center is furnished, including a reconstructed Occaneechee village around 1700 and a museum, a farm logs from 1880 as well as meeting and training rooms.

Recognition

The Occaneechee - Saponi were recognized in 2001 by the state of North Carolina.