The Commission carries out it’s duties under Chapter 31, Title 1 of the SC Code of Laws of 1976, Section 1-31-40(A)(6)(10) and Chapter 139, Article 1 of the Code of Regulations which include but are not limited to the following:

  • state recognition of Native American entities.

About the Advisory Committee

Per South Carolina Code of Regulations, Chapter 139, Article 2, Section 139-202, the Advisory Committee's role is to A. Advise the Commission regarding socio-economic issues. B. Identify the needs and concerns of the various communities and bring such needs and concerns to the attention of the Commission. Make recommendations to the Commission to address the needs and concerns of various communities.

Current Advisory Committee Members

Beaver Creek Indians, Catawba Indian Nation, Chaloklowa Chickasaw Indian People, Eastern Cherokee, Southern Iroquois and United Tribes of SC, Edisto Natchez Kusso Tribe of South Carolina, Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation of South Carolina, Natchez Tribe of South Carolina, Native American Studies Program, Office of the State Archaeologist, Office of the Governor, Pee Dee Indian Nation of Upper South Carolina, Pee Dee Indian Tribe, Pee Dee Indian Tribe of Beaver Creek, Piedmont American Indian Association (PAIA), Santee Indian Organization, South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology, Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians, University of South Carolina-Lancaster Native American Studies Center, The Waccamaw Indian People and the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians