Waccamaw Siouan Tribe
Waccamaw Siouan Tribe
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    • About Us
      • History
      • Government
      • Culture
      • Tribal Ambassadors
    • Program and Services
      • Overview
      • Tribal Housing
      • Daycare
      • STEM Studio
    • Pow Wow
    • News
    • Donate
    • Events
    • Contact
  • Home
  • About Us
    • History
    • Government
    • Culture
    • Tribal Ambassadors
  • Program and Services
    • Overview
    • Tribal Housing
    • Daycare
    • STEM Studio
  • Pow Wow
  • News
  • Donate
  • Events
  • Contact

Government

Government

The tribe is governed by the Waccamaw Siouan Tribal Council consisting of seven members who are elected by the tribal membership (any adult member, over 18) by secret ballot. They serve staggered terms of one to three years. Council members may serve unlimited consecutive terms, providing they are reelected after three years.


The Chief position was formerly handed down, but recently became an elected position.  The role of the Chief is an honorary role, and beyond advising the Council, is largely symbolic. The Assistant Chief position is relatively new, and has similar responsibilities as the Chief. Neither the Chief nor Assistant Chief have voting power in council meetings, however they serve as public relations representatives always promoting the Waccamaw Siouan people; the Council may establish further duties for either position as well.


The tribe also has an Elders Review Committee and conducts monthly tribal meetings to inform and educate members about issues of importance to the tribe as a whole. The opinions and suggestions of tribal members are solicited during these meetings and are incorporated into the decision-making process. 

Budget

The tribal council employs a tribal staff to handle the day-to-day operations of the tribe. The Council supervises the staff in the oversight of all tribal grant programs and staff provides a monthly reporting of the status of grant activities to local, state, and federal agencies, private donors, the tribal council, and tribal members.


The tribe is affiliated with Legal Aid of North Carolina - Pembroke Office. 

Chiefs

Chief

Assistant Chief

Assistant Chief

Photograph of Preacher Michael Jacobs, stoically posing, wearing beaded turquoise medallion.

Preacher Michael Jacobs

Assistant Chief

Assistant Chief

Assistant Chief

Photograph of Pamela Young-Jacobs smiling in beaded necklace.

Pamela Young-Jacobs

Tribal Council

Chairperson

Vice Chairperson

Vice Chairperson

Millie Freeman

Vice Chairperson

Vice Chairperson

Vice Chairperson

Lennea Graham, Vice Chair of the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe.

Lennea Graham

Secretary

Secretary

Secretary

Nakoma Simmons

Treasurer

Secretary

Secretary

Jennifer Graham Bowen

Member

Terry Mitchell

Member

Dr. Marie Campbell

Member

Member

Tammy Patrick

North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs Representatives

Mrs. Nadine Patrick

Mr. Elton Ray Jacobs

Mr. Elton Ray Jacobs

Mr. Elton Ray Jacobs

Mr. Elton Ray Jacobs

Mr. Elton Ray Jacobs

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