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| Monacan Newsletter January-February 2020 |
| Monacan Newsletter November-December 2019 |
- Truman Picard Scholarship Notice
- It's that time of year again!!! Culture Class starts January 11 between 2-5 pm class will be held every weekend except the 3rd Saturday between 12-5pm. We look forward to a great new year and seeing everyone again!
- Office of Air Quality Planning & Standards (OAQPS) 2020 Spring/Summer Intern Program, position details are posted on USAJobs
- There are three scholarships available through the Daughters of the American Revolution. Please visit their page for more information about the Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian, American Indians, and the Anne Trevarthen Memorial Scholarships.
- https://www.dar.org/national-soci…/scholarships/general-info
- Estimates for repairs needed at the Tribal Hall and Cabin. Repairs include (but not limited to) roofing and gutters, electrical, landscaping, and carpentry. Please contact Monacan Cultural Foundation for more information!
- The tribal rolls are now open, please visit the enrollment page for information about the application process.
- The Monacan Indian Nation published an op-ed in Charlottesville Daily Progress calling on JRWA to move the pump station and save Rassawek. You can view the op-ed here: https://www.dailyprogress.com/opinion/guest_columnists/opinion-commentary-major-monacan-site-imperiled-by-progress/article_9cb50670-945d-11e9-bccd-4be9947e42b4.html
- We are asking members of the public to sign a letter of support to save Rassawek. We need to show the Corps and the Governor that the public is not supportive of this project in its current form. Folks can read and sign on to the letter here: https://bit.ly/31QHIX
- Special Tribal Statement
Meeting Schedule Monacan Nation In The News
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Culture Class: Begins January 11th from 2-5pm. Scheduled every weekend, except the 3rd Saturday of each month.
JAN 11, 2020- Powwow Committee Meeting @ 1pm JAN 18, 2020- Tribal Meeting @ 11am FEB 15, 2020- Tribal Meeting @ 11am MAR 21, 2020- Tribal Meeting @ 11am APR 18, 2020- Tribal Meeting @ 11am MAY 16 & 17, 2020- Powwow, no meetings scheduled. JUN 20, 2020- Tribal Meeting @ 11am JUL 18, 2020- Tribal Meeting @ 11am AUG 15, 2020- Tribal Meeting @ 11am SEPT 19, 2020- Tribal Meeting @ 11am OCT 3, 2020- Homecoming & Scholarship Auction OCT 17, 2020- Tribal Meeting @ 11am NOV 21, 2020- Tribal Meeting @ 11am DEC- No meetings scheduled. **ALL DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE** |
Rassawek GoFundMe Page
Opinion/Letter: Respecting the Monacan Nation Monacan speaker tells Amherst audience, 'We're still here' After decades of hard work, the Monacan Nation and five other Virginia tribes have received federal recognition. Congratulations to the Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Nansemond and Upper Mattaponi tribes. >>more Historical interpreters make repairs to Monacan Village Living History Exhibit after damage from heavy snowfall '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 Press Release - Ratification of the Monacan Nation Constitution With tribal recognition secured, Virginia tribes look to new opportunities Trump signs bill giving recognition to 6 Virginia tribes Senate sends bill recognizing six Virginia Indian tribes to President Trump's desk Charlottesville celebrates first Indigenous Peoples Day - Video | Article Tribes break ground on monument to their history in Virginia's capitol Monument in Capitol Square will recognize legacy of Native Americans in Virginia |