I received this information earlier this morning.  The Cape Fear Band of Skarure Woccon Indians is a member tribe of The Federation of Aboriginal Nations of the Americas (FANA).   They have been recognized as the original inhabitants of North Carolina’s Cape Fear region.

I have gotten to know Principal Chief Moore, who is also addressed as Principal Chief Eagle Elk, since the early days of FANA.  I always look forward to working with him.

He sent me the news of his Tribe’s historical event with a brief synopsis of what occurred and I decided to post it as written.

“The Cape Fear Band of Skarure Woccon Indians received formal recognition on Indigenous Peoples Day with Proclamations presented by Sunny Point Military Base and officials from the Belville/Leland area, honored them as the Cape Fear region's original inhabitants.

At the event, Chief Lovell Pierce Moore, also known as Eagle Elk, addressed the audience with a powerful speech about the Skarure Woccon’s enduring presence and contributions to the community. Chief Moore shared how, for generations, Skarure Woccon families have lived, worked, and built lives alongside their non-Indigenous neighbors, emphasizing that they attend the same schools, shop at the same stores, and engage in shared concerns like clean water initiatives and local economic development.

His message underscored the visible and invisible aspects of Indigenous identity, explaining that First Nations people may not always fit stereotypical appearances. Chief Moore called for a respectful curiosity and recognition of Indigenous neighbors, as people might unknowingly share spaces with First Nations individuals who, like the Skarure Woccon, have a deep connection to the land and a strong commitment to the local community. This moment of acknowledgment through the Proclamations served not only to celebrate Indigenous history but also to build greater awareness and understanding of the Skarure Woccon’s ongoing role in the Cape Fear area.”