Indians remain in Virginia, however, and still reside on ancestral lands. Six of the commonwealth's tribes have asked Congress to grant them federal recognition.

Across the country, rising seas are threatening Indigenous lands. The Pamunkey are dealing with both sea level rise and ...

Citizens of Virginia Indian tribes receive free admission during Indigenous Arts Day. Residents of James City County, York County and Williamsburg, including William & Mary students, receive free ...

According to the National Indian Gaming Commission, 195 recognized tribes have reached compacts with governors and legislatures in 28 states allowing them to operate more than 150 casinos in a $9. ...

With Northam are, from left, Frances Broaddus-Crutchfield, a member of the Virginia Indian Commemorative Commission, Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe Chief Emeritus Ken Adams, former first lady Susan ...

Enter the Virginia Indian Heritage Trail guide, an 80-page book with photographs, a history of the eight state-recognized tribes, a calendar of events such as annual powwows and a list of 24 ...

McClellan visited the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia Community House and Interpretive Center in October 2024. She spoke on the U.S. House floor in late November in honor of her new legislation.

Tuesday's tribute ceremony at the Virginia Governor's mansion continued a tradition older than the US, as the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Indian Tribes honored a nearly 350-year-old treaty with Virginia.

SURRY — The Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia 2024 Powwow is less than a month away. The annual event takes place at the Nottoway Tribal Grounds in Surry. Visitors from all backgrounds are ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Indian Tribes participated in the 347th Tribute Ceremony at the Governor's mansion in Richmond. In addition to the annual Thanksgiving ...