The Vice Chief of Indian Affairs is responsible for all lodge activities relating to Native American culture and history. The VCIA reports to the Lodge Chief and Lodge Executive Committee (LEB). The VCIA is principally advised by a qualified adult appointed by the Lodge Adviser. Their major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Serving as a member of the Lodge Executive Committee (LEB); attends meetings, represents the office, and provides reports during Lodge Business and Executive Committee Meetings.  If unable to attend an ECM, the VCIA is responsible for notifying the lodge chief and sending a proxy
• Overseeing the Dance and Drum/Sing Committee Chairs
• Educating the lodge at large about Native American tradition and their connection to the Order of the Arrow
• Overseeing the construction of Native American dancing regalia for all of the lodge’s dancers and other Native American crafts to be presented for competition at Conclave and the National Order of the Arrow Conference
• Managing and leading lodge delegations to Native American powwows and events such as Carolina Indian Seminar
• Assembling a team of youth trained in Native American group dancing. This includes selection of appropriate dances to be performed at Conclave and the National Order of the Arrow Conference
• Planning and executing monthly Indian Affairs practices where Native American dancing, singing, and crafts can be rehearsed and prepared for other lodge functions
• Working with the Camp Chief to ensure Native American programming is provided at Camp Barstow during the summer camp season to increase interest in Indian Affairs
• Coordinating with the Dance Chair to create a team of youth trained in styles of Native American Dancing such as: Men’s Traditional, Grass, Fancy, Prairie Chicken, Women’s Traditional, Fancy Shawl, and Jingle Dress
• Working with the Drum/Sing Chair to create a team of youth trained in southern Native American Singing and Drumming. This includes identification and training of a lead singer and selection of songs to be presented in competition at Conclave and the National Order of the Arrow Conference
• Attending all lodge meetings, events, and training sessions.
• Recruiting assistants to help perform their duties, but the responsibility of these duties remains with the VCIA.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Lodge Chief.