Interest Groups

ARCHAEOLOGY

This Group will be responsible for locating and documenting Native American burial sites and other sites of historical significance in Northwest Georgia. In addition it will be responsible for securing and maintaining an artifact collection. Under no conditions shall this group ENGAGE in or PROMOTE DIGS.

CRAFTS AND CULTURES

This group shall promote, display, create, and recreate the crafts and arts of the Native Americans. Teach the techniques used in making all forms of Native American art. Also this group shall explore the traditions and beliefs of the Native American culture pertaining to the various tribes.

GENEALOGY

This group shall be responsible for, but not limited to, all matters pertaining to the genealogical research of our Native American ancestors. This group shall not engage in individual research, but will offer advice and help to those members of the Association who wish to research their Native American ancestry. Also to research, collect, and maintain a finding list of Native American genealogical books, manuscripts and other data, for the use of the Association and its members.

HISTORY / RESEARCH / EDUCATION

This group shall have charge of all matters relating to educational research of the Native American. Relating their findings to the membership and preserving them for the future membership.

MEMBERSHIP / PUBLIC RELATIONS / FUND RAISING

This group shall have charge of all matters pertaining to the membership of the Association, including the procuring of new members, reinstatement of former members, and eligibility of members and applicants for membership. Also be charged with the promotion of the Association's program and activities.

NATIVE AMERICAN SUPPORT

This group shall have charge of all matters pertaining to the rights of Native Americans. Also, to support, and to participate in, defense of those rights.

PROGRAMS / SPECIAL EVENTS

This group shall have charge of all programs and special events of the Association. It shall work with the other Interest Groups of the Association and the Membership to design programs of interest to all. It shall also plan and co-ordinate all special events of the Association.