Sappony
State-recognized tribe in North Carolina, United States
The Sappony are a state-recognized tribe in North Carolina, United States. They claim descent from the historic Saponi people, a Tutelo-speaking tribe who occupied the Piedmont of North Carolina and Virginia. They share kin relationships with free people of color, such as the Melungeons.
In 1911, the North Carolina state legislature first identified the Indians of Person County or Person County Indians. They are based in Roxboro, the seat of Person County, North Carolina.
The Sappony are not federally recognized as a Native American tribe. They petitioned for recognition twice: in 1984 as Cherokee and in 2001 as Saponi.
Nonprofit organization
In 1996, the Sappony formed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization named the High Plains Indians.
In 2024, Dante Desiderio served as the High Plains Indians' executive director, and Charlene Martin served as the treasurer.
Their 2024 revenue was approximately $542,461, and expenses were $489,519.
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