Rebuilding Our Community
 Welcome to the Official Website of the
SC State Recognized
Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians



Native American State Recognition News:  On Thursday, 2/17/2005, the State Commission for Minority Affairs voted to recognize the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians as one of the 1st four native entities to receive State Recognition in South Carolina.

News Article on Recognition - First Steps - May 2005
Congratulations on Recognition from the SC Senate - May 2005



Recent Event: Thanks to All Members Who Attendws:

Native American Survey Readout for Healthcare Results by the SC Commission of Minority Affairs - Marcy Hayden as well as a description of what resourses the state is to planning to help the healthcare needs in our community.

Native American Disabilities Forum - The Center for Disability Resources @ USC School of Medicine - Karen Irick also held a Forum for people on medicare or disability as well as People who are self employed without insurance to help to get you medical benefits and medications that you need.  

She can help ensure proper coverage through medicare, help get medications for those who need it, and help find resources to assist with needs not covered by medicare. Call 364-7041 to advise if help is needed.


CURRENT FUNDRAISERS

Tribal T-Shirts for Sale: Colors are Black or Grey. Tribal Name on Front and Tribal Seal on Back of Shirt.  All Sizes Selling for $15.00.  Koolzies with Tribal Name and Seal also for sale.  For more information or to order, please contact Janie Shumak @ 843-553-1993


Recent Events

****Native American Needs Assessment Survey Conducted by the SC CMA on July 26th, 2008 at Ridge Baptist Church.  Thanks to the Wassamasaw Executive Board and Volunteer Members who made this event so successful!***




***Native American Sacred Music Concert & Statewide Indian Gospel Sing Was Held on October 6th, 2007.  Thanks to All Tribal Members Who Participated!!***


News Links:  Below are links to news articles involving the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians or it's Tribal Members.


Native American Cookbook - March 2006

Goose Creek: A Definitive History - January 2006

Tribes, Groups Honored at Event - November 2005

Governor's Proclamation - November 2005

Tammy Hutto - July 2005

Local Tribe Reclaims It's Roots/Heritage - April 2005

Book Review: The People Speak - 2002


Tribal Links:  For information on Tribal Upcoming Events or information on past events, please click the tabs on the side navigation bars.