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.


Recent Events




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.