Dear Friends, I hope you are finding balance and joy in these trying times. Most of you know me, my name is Crystal Cavalier. I was born and raised in Alamance County. Currently, I live in the house my grandfather built, on the land of my Occaneechi Saponi ancestors that has been in our family for over 300 years. I am writing to introduce myself and let you know that I am running for US Congress in 2022.
Being in the spotlight is not my nature, but I keep finding myself front and center fighting to protect our waterways and unite communities, from military to environmental, to make change. I am on the frontlines because we cannot wait for those at the top to take action. As an Indigenous woman and working-class mother, I know this all too well. Across the country, everyday folks like me are running for office, and many are winning. What it takes is a massive grassroots movement behind them, rooted in hope and courageous action. Please go to my website www.crystalcavaliercongress.com and read my story, sign up to be on my team.
I hope you will stand with me and become part of the power we are building in North Carolina. Sincerely,
Crystal A Cavalier, MPA, Doctoral Candidate, Univ. of Dayton
MEHERRIN NATION ELECTED CHIEF AND COUNCIL SWORN IN September 11, 2021
Chief: Jonathan Caudill Treasurer: Michelle Reynolds Tribal Council Members: Margo Howard Jerome James Billy Melton Janeatta Melton Patrick Suarez Wanda Vaughan Denise Wiggins
Jonathan Caudill, Chief
Council Members: Billy Melton, Patrick Suarez, Denise Wiggins, Janeatta Melton, Margo Howard, Jerome James, Wanda Vaughan
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR MEHERRIN NATION CITIZENS
Meherrin Indian Tribe Post Office Box 274 Ahoskie, NC 27910 September 9, 2021 Chwe’n to our Meherrin Nation Citizens:
Wayne
Melton was removed as tribal chief in November 2019 due to violations
of his office as chief. Also due to further violations on August
14th Wayne Melton and Ricardo Watts were expelled from the Meherrin
Tribe. Please disregard any correspondence from aforementioned
individuals.
Many of you received an email referencing
Wayne Melton as the Chief and Ricardo Watts as the tribal
Secretary. That was an erroneous email and no changes have been made to
the leadership of the tribe since the tribal meeting held on August 14,
2021 electing the following people by the general body:
Chief: Jonathan Caudill Treasurer: Michelle Reynolds Tribal Council Members: Margo Howard Jerome James Billy Melton Janeatta Melton Patrick Suarez Wanda Vaughan Denise Wiggins
We
apologize that this occurred and we are working towards rectifying the
issue with the responsible parties in the conveying of false
information.
Denise McAuly, tribal secretary will continue to perform emails corresponding from the following email address niseindi@yahoo.comIf you received communication from anyone other than the above email or the above elected officials please disregard.
On another note, please be advised of the following updates:
We have much to do and are looking forward to many good things ahead for ALL our People.
The Meherrin Nation must continue to persevere as Native people. We are known by the footsteps we leave behind!
Nya:weh! Jonathan Caudill Chairman/Acting Chief
AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTHCARE RESOURCE:
American Indian communities face challenges accessing proper healthcare, which have led to significant increases in diseases like HIV/AIDS among them. Nurses can help break the barriers to effective care by understanding the challenges the American Indian community faces, delivering culturally competent care. Our team at NurseJournal.org created a resource that describes what nurses need to know about the impact of HIV/AIDS on this community as well as how to administer proper care.
