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 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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Sherry Branham Williams, Council Member
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Cynthia Branham
Council Member
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Sue Elliott
Council Member
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Lou Branham, Council Member
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Santina Knight
Council Member
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