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The South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement will hold a Native American Indian Advisory Committee meeting and a Board of Commissioners meeting in October.
The Native American Indian Advisory Committee meeting will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, via Zoom. The meeting will be held to discuss the election of nominees for the State Recognition Committee.
The Board of Commissioners meeting will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the Commission’s Board Room located at 246 Stoneridge Dr., Ste. 250, Columbia, SC 29210.
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Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 am
- Tuesday, October 13 at 10:30 am
Native American Indian Advisory Committee Meeting
The South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement will hold a Native American Indian Advisory Committee on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. The meeting will be held to discuss the election of nominees for the State Recognition Committee. The meeting will be streamed live via the Commission’s YouTube page.