EventNative Nations and the American Revolution
This talk by Pulitzer Prize winner and historian Kathleen DuVal explores what the American Revolution was like for Native Nations. From Bunker Hill to Yorktown to conflicts on the British …
EventRoanoke Valley Indigenous History Exhibit Grand Opening
The Salem Museum is excited to unveil its latest featured exhibits.
EventPocahontas Reframed
The Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival aims to raise awareness about Native American language, cultures, and societies through films that share Native American perspectives. The Festival, which is the only one …
News2023-2024 AANHPI Releases You May Have Missed
In honor of AAPI Month, Emma Ito shares some new books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors you may have missed that came out in the last year.
Indigenous Perspectives on the Northern Neck and Power of Place
In this talk, Anne Richardson, Chief of the Rappahannock Tribe, graciously shares her thoughts on the Northern Neck and Power of Place.
Finding Leedstown
Join Dr. Julia King, professor and chair of anthropology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, as she explores the significance of Leedstown.
NewsIndigenous Peoples Workshops
Our Virginia Indian Program is offering a selection of workshops available upon request between November and January. Learn more and request a workshop for your classroom or organization.
Event“Tribal Truths” Exhibition
This new exhibition features artwork from the Tribal Truths Podcast’s logo competition, submitted by Indigenous artists with winning entries selected by Virginia tribal leaders.
NewsSavannah Baber Named New Coordinator for Virginia Indian Programs
Charlottesville—Virginia Humanities announced today that Savannah Baber is serving as the new Coordinator for Virginia Indian Programs. The position, established in 2007, is responsible for working with tribal nations throughout …
EventReclaiming Two-Spirits: How Native Americans Revitalized an Almost Lost Tradition
Join the Frontier Culture Museum for the next installment of its 2023 Lecture Series.
NewsD. Brad Hatch, David Onks IV and Reagan Andersen
Four years ago, Dr. D. Brad Hatch was one of just two members of the Patawomeck Indian tribe who knew how to weave an eel pot. Now Brad is teaching fellow tribal members David Onks IV and Reagan Andersen how to make eel pots as part of the Virginia Folklife Program’s 2022-23 Apprenticeship Program cohort.
