TRIBAL MEMBERS – please check out the new web site section “Government” for important information.

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News & Events

• March 30, 2019- Johnson Health Center will host a meeting at 10:00 am. and open to all Tribal citizens at the Tribal Hall regarding changes to Medicare/Medicaid as well as Marketplace insurance options. They will give an overview of the Center's services for all that are interested. ​​
• ​​NOW HIRING: BIA Pathways Rangeland Internship for Native College Students: Application deadline April 5, 2019. BIA Range Interns for Native college students working on their degrees in Natural Resources and related fields such as natural resources management, minerals and energy, geography, agricultural engineering, agricultural economics, animal husbandry, animal science, horticulture, rangeland management, soil conservation or science, environmental sciences, fisheries and wildlife biology, forestry and other related biological sciences.  Positions are posted nationwide. This is an opportunity to get in-the-field experience and for employment with the BIA, other federal agencies, Tribal Nations, or other organizations. www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/526519600

• New tribal office opening in Amherst
• Monacan speaker tells Amherst audience, 'We're still here'
• ​Thank you to the supporters and sponsors of the 2018 Monacan Powwow.  
• 'We never gave up': Monacan tribe reflects on fight to achieve federal recognition - Amherst New Era~Progress
• After inhabiting Virginia land for 10,000 years, the Monacan Indian Nation finally receives federal recognition​

• Powwow is right around the corner, and the Nation is still in need of a few items to make sure the event runs smoothly. If you have questions on how to help with donations, please email the Tribal Office to find out what items are needed and where you can send them. We hope that all are able to attend.
• Tribal elections are coming up, please send in your updated address for absentee ballots. You can do so by filling out the Tribal Renewal Card form with your complete information and mail in to the address provided, or by emailing Tribaloffice@monacannation.com with your updated address information only. ​​

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2018 Powwow

The Powwow was held May 19-20. Thank you to all of the supporters of the 26th Powwow! 

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Our Tribe in Videos

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If that is the case, a video says it all. Learn more about our tribe from our library of tribal videos.

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Our History

When the first colonists arrived at Jamestowne in 1607, they immediately met with Indian people on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

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Support The Tribe

There are many ways to support the tribe.
Member - Each year tribal members are encouraged to pledge $52.00 to the tribe in order to support office operations, upkeep of tribal buildings, funding various initiatives such as Elders Program, Food Bank and Youth. Click on Member Pledge below.
Non-Member - Not a member? You can still support the tribe by making a donation. Click on the Donation button below.
Amazon - do you shop Amazon? If so, you can set the tribe to be your charity of choice. With every purchase a donation is sent to the tribe. >>more