News
Congratulations!!!
Melita Lewis
Tribal princess, Melita Lewis has been granted membership in the North
Carolina Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor
Society. Melita is a rising junior at North Carolina Wesleyan
College in Rocky Mount where she is majoring in Mathematics and Computer
Information Systems. Melita is the daughter of tribal citizen
Tiffany Lewis of Winton, North Carolina.
Dominick Gary
Dominick Gary graduated from Longwood University on Saturday, May 8,
2010 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology and a minor in
Chemistry. While at Longwood University Dominick was chosen to be
a member of CHI. This secret society is one of Longwood's oldest
traditions. Their purpose is to promote and maintain the spirit of
cooperation among students in every phase of college life.
Dominick's future plans include attending medical school in the spring
of next year to pursue a career as a reconstructive surgeon.
Dominick is the son of tribal citizen Danita Gary and the grandson of
Chief Thomas Lewis and Phyllis Bibb.
Jendayi Joell
Jendayi Joell graduated from Bermuda College on May 20, 2010 with an
Associates Degree in Science. Jendayi will be furthering her
education in Chemical Engineering this fall. She is the daughter
of tribal citizen Lisa Lewis Joell and Eugene Joell.
North Carolina
Unity Conference
United Tribes of North
Carolina held its 35th Annual North Carolina Unity Conference in
Raleigh, NC this past March 11-13. The theme this year was
"Thirty-five Years of Empowering North Carolina's Indigenous People:
1975-2010." The conference presented an "Agenda of Action" to
unite Native American and non-Native American voices to address the
health, economic,
education, social, culture, governance/political
and spiritual needs of Native people. A major focus of
the Unity Conference was the 2010 U.S. Census and the importance of
tribal communities and individuals
to participate in the census. Presentations were made by the
U.S. Census Bureau Regional Director and Census Bureau headquarters
staff. In an effort to further promote the importance of
Native American participation in the Census the state recognized
tribes signed partnership agreements with the Census Bureau.
Representing the Meherrin Tribe during the signing were Thomas
Lewis, Chief of the Meherrin Tribe and Devonna Mountain Mosser,
tribal council member.
Many tribal citizens attended the
Unity Conference's three days of assemblies, banquets and workshops
focused on the "Agenda of Action." The Unity Conference also included
a
powwow,
gospel sing and art competitions. This year Maxine Winston,
Meherrin tribal citizen, won "Best in Show" in the quilt competition.
Each year at the Unity Conference Miss Indian North Carolina is chosen
and the Meherrin Tribe had the honor of having Dr. Aaron Winston,
Meherrin tribal council
member, to be seated on the panel of judges this year.
Thanks to all of our citizens who represented the Meherrin Tribe at this
year's North Carolina Unity Conference!
