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
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.
