About Us
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The most western of Virginia's tribes, the Monacan Nation - preserves our past heritage and ancient customs.
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With over 2,100 members, the Monacan Nation is a state recognized tribe. Bear Mountain in Amherst County has been the home of the Monacan people for more than 10,000 years. The earliest written histories of Virginia record that in 1607, the James River Monacan (along with their Mannahoac allies on the Rappahannock River) controlled the area between the Fall Line in Richmond and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Monacan Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation. Contributions are tax-deductible.
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Tribal Council
Tribal Officers
Dean Branham - Tribal Chief Pam Thompson - Assistant Chief Teresa Pollak - Secretary Diane Shields - Treasurer Tribal Council The responsibility of the Council is to manage the business and affairs of the Monacan Nation as guided by the nation during our council/tribal meetings. The council meets each month on the third Saturday at 2:00. Meetings are alternated between tribal and council. Tribal meetings are held in January, March, June, August, September, and November. Council meetings are held in February (Maryland), April, July, and October (West Virginia). Meetings are not held in May as that is our powwow month. Tribal Council members include:
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Chief Dean Branham
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Dean Branham, Chief
Teresa Pollak, Secretary
Sue Elliott
Council Member
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Pam Thompson, Assistant Chief
Lou Branham, Council Member
Sherry Branham Williams, Council Member
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Diane Shields
Treasurer
Santina Knight
Council Member
Cynthia Branham
Council Member
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