Metrolina Native American Association

The Metrolina Native American Association (MNAA) is a North Carolina State-Recognized Urban Indian Center dedicated to comprehensive community support and cultural advancement in Charlotte, NC. Since its establishment in 1976, MNAA has served as a vital resource for over 10,000 Native Americans across Mecklenburg and surrounding counties, positioning itself as the second oldest Urban Indian Center in North Carolina.

MNAA delivers a multifaceted approach to community empowerment through education advocacy, information and referral services, and targeted programming addressing critical community needs. The organization focuses on closing the education gap and increasing graduation rates for American Indian students, while simultaneously promoting economic development through support for American Indian small businesses. Additionally, MNAA works to bridge health disparities within the Native American community through specialized health awareness programming.

Beyond direct services, MNAA fosters unity and strength within the American Indian population through culturally significant events and educational initiatives. The organization hosts an annual Pow Wow and Golf Tournament each September, along with numerous activities throughout the year designed to celebrate and preserve American Indian heritage. MNAA serves a broad geographic area encompassing Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, Stanley, Lincoln, Anson, Cabarrus, Rowan, Cleveland, and Iredell counties, making it an essential institution for Native American advocacy and community development in the Charlotte region.