Catawba Nation
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Lands
York County, South Carolina, near Rock Hill, with a service area that includes North Carolina, United States
Countries United States
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Population
The Catawba Nation has over 3,300 enrolled citizens and continues to grow.
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Governance
After a 20-year effort, a land claim settlement on November 20, 1993 brought the Catawba Indian Nation federal recognition.
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Culture
Catawba potters shape every piece by hand. The craft declined for a while, but it was revived and new generations keep learning it.
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