2000
In 2000 Calvin S. Hall was elected to a four year term as Chief of the Meherrin Indian Tribe.
2001
In 1951, the Pleasant Plains Indian Church celebrated its 150th anniversary.
2001
A Virginia Historical Marker was place in the area where the Meherrin once lived
2001
13th Annual Meherrin Powwow 2001.
2002
Jacqueline Spangler, left, president of the Rev. James Blair Chapter of the Colonial Dames-XVII Century, welcomes Page Archer of the Virginia Council of Indians to the Colonial Dames fall Chapter meeting. Archer is a member of the Meherrin Indian Tribe of North Carolina and a representative tribal dancer. She spoke to the Chapter on the various tribes of Indians in Virginia and brought many items representing her tribe’s cultural background.
2002
Meherrin Chief Calvin Hall attends the Nottoway Tribe’s 1st Annual Powwow in Southhampton Virginia in 2002.
Rudy Hall, right, Chief of Maryland’s Accohannock tribe, poses with North Carolina’s Meherrin Tribal Chief Calvin Hall, left, and Mervin Savoy, center, at the Nottoway Tribe’s first annual powwow in Southampton County, Va., in 2002.
2003
15th Annual Meherrin Powwow 2003.
Pictured here is the late Meherrin Chief Calvin Hall and his family.
2004
In 2004 Thomas Lewis was elected to a four year term as Chief of the Meherrin Indian Tribe.
2005
Aug 2005
The Rev. William Reid, a representative of the Meherrin Indian Tribe, was invited to attend a special dedication ceremony on the grounds of Fort Christanna in Lawrenceville Virginia a location once inhabited by the Meherrin people. While there, he blessed the grounds that will now be forever seen as sacred grounds to, not only the Meherrin Indian Nation, but to the Saponi Occoneechee Tribe as well. The Saponi Tribe moved into the fort for protection after the land was abandoned by the Meherrin people as they made their way further east along the Meherrin River. With archeological digs taking place since 2000, artifacts of the Meherrin people have been uncovered and as state and historical authorities got together, the site will now take on a permanent stand in history as Fort Christanna, the home place of the Meherrin Indians. Fort Christanna dates back to at least 1714, and in 1924 was recognized with a Virginia state marker. An organization known as the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Virginia are credited with stepping in an effort to preserve the central three-acres where the fort is located. Brunswick County owned approximately 22 acres that surround the fort and now county and national historic authorities have signed the land over to be preserved.
Dorothy Diggs Livingston and Arlene Melton Brown 
2007
Former Meherrin Chief George Earl Pierce was killed on Jan 29, 2007. His funeral was held on Feb 3, 2007 at the Pleasant Plains Indian Baptist Church in Ahoskie NC.
2007
May 4th, 2007- Francis H. Davis, honorary state president of the Virginia Society Colonial Dames 17th Century, left meets with Paige Archer of the Meherrin Indian Tribe before the recent rededication ceremony of Historic Jamestown. Archer was appointed by Governor Warner to serve on the Virginia Council on Indians. She also serves as secretary of the York County Electoral Board, is on the board of directors of the York County Boys and Girls Club and is a retired Hampton schoolteacher. Archer and Davis are members of the Yorkton Woman’s Club. Archer participated in the rededication ceremony, also in attendance was Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip.
2008
In 2008 Wayne Mackanear Brown was elected to a four year term as Chief of the Meherrin Indian Tribe.
2008
May 31, 2008
More than 50 Meherrin Nation tribal members participated in the first Traditional Strawberry Ceremony held in more than 200 years in Meherrin territory. Kanaratanoron (Michael Jock), of the Bear Clan People of Mohawk Territory in Akwesasne, N. Y., and Sky-yoh-wee-yoh (Joe Logan), of the Wolf Clan of Oneida Territory, led the ceremony on Meherrin Nation grounds.
2009
A Gayanashagowa Review (Great Law of Peace Review) was conducted by Chief Billy Lazore (Wolf Clan) Onondaga Nation, Mike Jock (Bear Clan) Mohawk Nation, and Joe Logan (Wolf Clan) Oneida Nation. Many Meherrin attended this ceremony that took place over eight days and renewed the Meherrin pledge to uphold the Gayanashagowa and Iroquois traditions.
2009
On Feb 17, 2009 the Meherrin Nation received an honorary medal and plaque from Col. West of the United States Army at Fort Bragg Army Base for participating in a Native American heritage celebration
2009
On Oct 20, 2009 the Meherrin Nation members were named the Grand Marshalls at the Emporia Peanut Festival, where they demonstrated traditional Iroquois Social Dances.
2010
Sept 25, 2010
In 2010 the Meherrin Nation members were named the Grand Marshalls at the Emporia Peanut Festival, where they demonstrated traditional Iroquois Social Dances.
2010
Sept 25th, 2010 The Meherrin attend the Virginia Peanut Festival.
2011
In 2011 the Meherrin Nation members were named the Grand Marshalls at the Emporia Peanut Festival, where they demonstrated traditional Iroquois Social Dances.
2011
2011 Meherrin Harvest Festival.
2012
In 2012 Chief Wayne Mackanear Brown was re-elected to a four year term as Chief, along with a new council in a general election by Meherrin Nation tribal members. Chief Brown was also welcomed by the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs as chief.
2012
Oct 5-7, 2012 Meherrin Indian Nation Powwow.
2012
2012 Strawberry Ceremony.
2013
Jan 12th, 2013 As a distinguished guest, Chief Wayne Mackanear Brown attended the Inaugural Ceremonies for North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory on January 12, 2013 at the North Carolina State Capitol. Chief Brown said, “I’m very elated to hear Governor McCrory say that all the people of North Carolina need to come together as one in order for the state to be successful.”
2013
May 18th 2013. Meherrin Nation Tribal members attened the 300th Aniversary of Edenton, North Carolina.
2013
Chief Wayne Mackanear Brown and members of the Meherrin Indian Nation attend Heritage Day – Emporia Virginia
2013
Governor Pat McCrory signed a proclamation on Wednesday, Nov. 13 designating November 2013 as American Indian Heritage Month. State appointed and elected officials were on hand for the signing along with tribal representatives from the Meherrin Indian Tribe.
“American Indians are the foundation of North Carolina’s culture and will help shape its future,” said Gov. McCrory. “November is dedicated to celebrating the unique history and rich traditions of American Indians.”
2013
18th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration. Nov. 22 and 23 at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh.
2014
Letter of support from the North Carolina General Assembly for Federal Recognition.
2014
Strawberry Ceremony
2014
Jun 19, 2014 Federal Recognition support letter from NC Commission of Indian Affairs
2014
Constance B. Mitchell representing the Meherrin Indian Nation is appointed to the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs on Sept 17, 2014, her term ends on June 30, 2022.
2014
May 2014 Meherrin Nation tribal members attend the 2nd annual Hampton Heritage Day at Fort Monroe, Virginia.
2014
Meherrins, Mohawk and Cherokee attend a memorial service for fallen soldiers in Elizabeth city, North Carolina (2014).
2014
Artwork gifted to the Meherrin Indian Tribe by Pura Fe.
2015
July 23, 2015 A Tuscarora Homecoming & ENC Family History Fair held in New Bern, Craven, County, North Carolina was attended by members of the Meherrin Indian Tribe in 2015.
2016
April 16, 2016 Mayor George Wallace being presented with a two row wampum belt, symbolizing coexistence and prosperity, from Chief Wayne Mackanear Brown of the Meherrin Nation at Hampton Heritage Day.
2016
On April 2016 the Meherrin held a Herring Fish Ceremony for the first time in two centuries.
2016
In 2016 Wayne Mackanear Brown was re-elected to a four year term as Chief of the Meherrin Indian Tribe.
2017
Dakota Access Pipeline Protest, Standing Rock Indian Reservation, North Dakota. #NoDAPL
Thousands from across the globe joined in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to stop the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline. The protest brought together more than 200 tribes including the Meherrin.
2017
On Nov 29, 2017 the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s Diversity Committee celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a ceremony that included guest speaker Rev William M. Reid of the Meherrin Indian tribe of North Carolina and a display of the tribe’s arts and crafts. During the ceremony’s invocation, Lt. Cmdr. Devon Foster, NMCP staff chaplain, said that “From the Revolutionary War to this day, Native American Indians continue to share their unique talent and resilience as they gallantly serve our Nation’s Armed Forces. We are privileged to hear and to learn about who we are and how we got here as Americans. This month’s celebration acknowledged the important contributions of native people, and their impact on our way of life today.” Rev Reid served in the Air Force in the 1950s and 1960s and also spoke about the challenges of the past that the Meherrin tribe faced and about the current challenges they face. He concluded with thanking the service members at the ceremony for their service to this country.
2018
Meherrin Indian Tribe attended the 43rd Annual NC Indian Unity Conference.
Mar 1, 2018 – Mar 3, 2018 
2018
Meherrin Indian Tribe attended the 2018 Hampton Heritage Day.
2018
Oct 8, 2018
Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims the Second Monday in October, 2018 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in North Carolina.
2018
Former Meherrin Chief Calvin Scott Hall Sr passed away on October 9, 2018 at Autumn Rehabilitation Center in Suffolk, VA. Calvin was also former mayor of Winton, NC, member of Winton Rescue Squad, and U.S. Army Veteran.
2018
N.C. Indian Heritage Proclamation Signing (2018).
Governor Cooper addressed Meherrin Tribal Chairman Jonathan Caudill and members of other N.C. Tribes at the Indian Heritage Proclamation Signing in 2018.
2019
Indigenous People March – Washington, D.C. Jan 18, 2019.
2019
Feb 7th, 2019 Chief Wayne Mackanear Brown passed away at age 70.
2019
March 7, 2019 North Carolina House of Representatives – Certificate of Acknowledgment and Congratulations for Chief Wayne Mackanear Brown. Dated Feb 7, 2019.
2019
Feb 9th, 2019 The North Carolina Department of Administration honors the passing of Chief Wayne Mackanear Brown (Shagoiewatha – One Who Causes to Awaken)
“As we continue to honor the life of former Representative John David Dingell, Jr., please also join us as we pay tribute to the life and work of Principal Chief of the Meherrin Nation, Wayne Mackanear Brown. Chief Brown served as the Principal Chief until February 7, 2019.
The Meherrin Nation is one of eight state-recognized tribes of American Indians in North Carolina and is located in Ahoskie and surrounding areas. Prior to his appointment as Chief in 2008, Brown served as operations manager and spokesperson for the Virginia Department of Corrections.
Flags should remain at half-staff now through sunset on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Flags are to return to full-staff on February 11, 2019 at sunrise”.
2019
On May 18, 2019 Meherrin Tribal members attended Hampton Heritage Day in Hampton, Virginia.
Greg and Diane Stephenson of the Meherrin Tribe lead guests in Iroquois welcome and social dances. Greg Stephenson will discuss his native language, and Diane will demonstrate finger weaving techniques. They will be joined by Iroquois storyteller Gregory Hooper and Meherrin smoke dancer Patrick Suarez.
2019
Oct 14, 2019
Ahoskie Mayor Jimmie Rowe (2nd, right) presents a Proclamation to Meherrin Tribal from the town declaring Oct 14, 2019 as Indigenous People’s Day. Present were (from left): Victor Diggs, Justin Cowan, Autumn Diggs, Joseph Brown, Carolyn Jean Pearce, Wanda Vaughan, Margo Howard, Denise Wiggins, Tomika Brown, and Tribal Councilor Jerome James.
2019
On Nov 22, 2019 Meherrin Tribal members were invited to the North Carolina Executive Mansion to meet with Governor Cooper.
2019
On Dec 19, 2019 Meherrin Tribal members were invited to The North Carolina Executive Mansion to attend a Christmas Party being given by Governor Cooper and 1st Lady Mrs. Cooper.
2020
On Jan 8, 2020 Meherrin Nation citizen Patrick Suarez met with Congress Woman Debra A. Haaland to discuss MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman).
2020
Oct 12, 2020
June S. Wynn, Mayor of the Town of Winton, North Carolina declares Oct 12, 2020 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
2020
Oct 12, 2020
Hal Thomas, Mayor of the Town of Murfreesboro North Carolina declares Oct 12, 2020 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
2020
Oct 12, 2020
Mayor Weyling J. White proclaimed October 12th, 2020 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Ahoskie, further recognizing and honoring the valuable contributions made the to the knowledge, culture, and history of our communities.
2020
Oct 12, 2020
Evan Heath, Mayor of the Town of Winton, North Carolina declares Oct 12, 2020 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
2021
In 2021 Jonathan Caudill was elected to a four year term as Chief of the Meherrin Indian Tribe.
2022
Three Generations of Meherrin attended the 2022 Gathering of Nations, the largest pow-wow in the United States and North America.
2022
Gov. Cooper proclaimed May 5 as Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women to raise awareness on the disproportionate rate of American Indian and Alaska Native women who have been harmed by acts of violence.
2022
Chief Jonathan Caudill received a proclamation on behalf of the Meherrin citizens in honor of American Indian Heritage Month during the 27th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration that was held at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh, NC.
2022
Gov. Cooper proclaimed Oct 10, 2022 as Indigenous People Day.
2022
Gov. Cooper proclaimed November as American Indian Heritage Month.
2023
Chief Jonathan Caudill and Meherrin Tribal Members attend the 48th Annual North Carolina Indian Unity Conference Mar 9, 2023 – Mar 11, 2023.
2023
United Tribes Representative, Rufus Archer and Chief Jonathan Caudill presented this year’s United Tribes Honorable Veteran’s award to Council Chairman Billy Melton. April 8, 2023
2023
Hertford County Resolution Honoring Oct 9, 2023 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
2023
On Nov 2, 2023 North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper hosted tribal leaders at the Executive Residence for an in-person signing of his American Indian Heritage Month proclamation.
2024
Governor Roy Cooper has declared May 5 as a Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women to show support and raise awareness on the disproportionate rate of American Indian and Alaska Native women who have disappeared or lost their lives due to acts of violence.
2024
North Carolina Highway Historical Marker dedication Oct 5th, 2024.
The marker is one of nine markers being dedicated in 2024 that highlight American Indian culture and history in North Carolina. 
2024
Governor Roy Cooper declared November as American Indian Heritage Month, celebrating the history, heritage and contributions of North Carolina’s eight state recognized tribes, and four urban Indian organizations.
2025
March is Women’s History MonMarch is Woman’s History Moth and the theme for 2025 is: “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.”
Throughout the month of March, we would like to highlight Strong, Indigenous Women who are making History by educating and inspiring future strong, Indigenous women. We will highlight Native American women from various backgrounds, walks of life, and tribes.
Dorothy Denise Brown McAuly was born on August 21, 1957 in Hertford County, NC. She was raised in a rural area where the majority of native people were relatives who occupied most ofthe community. Many of the family members raised their own gardens and had farm animals. She was taught and participated in canning, sewing and cooking. The surrounding towns werealso rural areas where many extended relatives resided.
She learned through her upbringing from parents, grandparents and older siblings how to live by the “Great Law”. It was surely handed from generation to generation not just by words
spoken, but also by their deeds. She learned by example how to live life with strong values and morals. Her parents were Warriors. They fought diligently in keeping their heritage intact until
their passing. Their legacy continues through the family and community. So much honor and respect have been given to them!
Her brother, the late Chief Wayne Brown of the Meherrin Tribe inspired her to continue in supporting their rich history. He was an older sibling and taught her the values of life and to continue his legacy. In 1976, Dorothy obtained a degree in Practical Nursing from Roanoke-Chowan Community College, Ahoskie, NC. Her nursing career has provided her with a wealth of experience in Public Health, hospitals, Geriatrics (nursing homes) and employment with the Department of Defense by providing care to active-duty soldiers and their families. She served as a representee for the Meherrin Tribe with the N.C. United Tribes where she was actively involved in helping to coordinate unity among the Indian Tribes and organizations. She is currently on the board with the NC Indian Housing Authority and has been since 2014. She serves as the secretary for the Meherrin tribal monthly general body meetings, assist in coordinating tribal activities and communicates with tribal citizens via e-mails and phone calls with pertinent information. She served on the tribes’ Pow Wow committee and Fund-raising committee.
In addition, she also assists native and nonnative people in surrounding communities with fund raising events. In her spare time, she writes poetry, songs, and plays the guitar. She enjoys visiting with the elderly and spending time singing to them. She frequently visits her home town, Ahoskie, NC and involves herself in the community by cooking and visiting the shut-ins. Her desire is to continue to help underserved people, providing education and resources for a better quality of life to those who are living in rural areas as well.
Her life serves as a testimony to young girls to keep striving to better yourself, serve your people, and love people.
NC Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed today, Oct. 13, 2025, as Indigenous Peoples Day, honoring the perseverance and courage of Indigenous people in North Carolina.
2026
On May 12, 2026 Wayne Melton was reinstated as Chief of the Meherrin Indian Tribe.