Indigenous Conservation Council of the Chesapeake Bay

“I think the big thing is realizing that Native Americans aren't only confined to history books. We are still present [and] active in communities,” Lilly said. “We're normal people, we have a history, and we're still here.” Supporting connections between Indigenous Peoples and higher education is a huge opportunity. Kudos to the University of Virginia's Native American Student Union for having these conversations all year round! Many universities are also establishing tribal relations liaisons like UVA, whose institution is located on MONACAN INDIAN NATION, INC. ancestral grounds and serves Native students. They are supporting more regular relations, conversations and communication with tribal governments and citizens. Is your institution one of them? Are you thinking about how to support building tribal capacity and resilience in open-hearted ways? Please share with us! https://lnkd.in/e-Nf_SbH #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #highereducation

Fantastic session yesterday at the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network on how philanthropy can support efforts to build tribal capacity! Thank you to Chief Anne Richardson of the Rappahannock Tribe, Kitcki Carroll of United South and Eastern Tribes and Leah Salgado at the Weissberg Foundation for a fantastic conversation. Thank you to Tory Dietel Hopps, Ann C. Mills, and Megan McPherson (Milliken) for creating such a wonderful platform and accommodating this virtual conversation at your session. We discussed #sovereignty and how easy and complex it is in concept and practice, #Indigenous-models of care and kinship with the natural world that all of us are a part of, and the importance of #philanthropy giving unrestricted funds directly to Tribal Nations and native-led institutions and moving money wholescale across grant-making and INVESTING to support Indigenous communities by investing in Indigenous businesses, native CDFIs. Here are some resources shared by the group: 1) USET's reading list compiled for #NativeAmericanHistoryMonth (and every month): https://lnkd.in/edNiEe2K 2) Nonprofit Quarterly: How Understanding Endowments is Key to Liberating Philanthropy: https://lnkd.in/eNF-fuPm 3) Indian Country 101(A self-paced training program on sovereignty built for non-native folks): https://lnkd.in/gVvQcHQr

Very cool! Congrats to the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe on a fantastic event!

This November, we remember the rich culture, histories, and contributions of Indigenous people across the nation. Let us celebrate and honor our ancestors before us and come together to embrace the future. ?? Happy Native American Heritage Month to all! ??

??? Happy National Native American Heritage Month! ???? This month, we honor the rich cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of Native American communities across the United States. Join us in celebrating the resilience, strength, and vibrant heritage of Native peoples. Share stories, support Native-owned businesses, and engage with Indigenous voices in our communities. What ways are you celebrating Native American heritage this month? Share in the comments! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #OneMattaponiTribe #StrongerTogether #IndigenousVoices #PeopleOfTheRiver

Representing EPA Region 3's Regional Tribal Operations Committee in Washington D.C. at the National Tribal Operations Committee Meeting Conducted by EPA Leadership.

Thanks to ODU's Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity for the invitation to participate in a discussion on health equity and our experiences as Virginia's Indigenous people.

Congratulations to Chief Anne Richardson of the Rappahannock Tribe on your Conservation Visionary Award last week! It is wonderful to see Indigenous leadership from across Turtle Island recognized on an international stage!! #leadership #Indigenous #ILCN2024 #conservation #LandBack

Thank you to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe for serving as the host for the first Virginia Tribal Nations GIS Summit! We welcomed teams from Esri's Native Nations program and members of U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to share resources and best practices in sitting, standing up, and dancing with data! Thank you to all of our Tribal Nation members who were able to join us from the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the CHICKAHOMINY INDIANS-EASTERN DIVISION INCORPORATED, Nansemond Indian Nation, and the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe! Special thanks to Dolores Buljevic (she/her), Katie Kolcusky and Jennifer Rapp for your presentations and support throughout the process. We appreciated the wisdom and knowledge you shared with us and the opportunity to build tribal capacity in ways that advance Indigenous data sovereignty! We brainstormed ways to continue to build our relationship and expand access to technical tools in ways that we look forward to sharing in the future! #Indigenous #data #sovereignty #GIS

Fantastic event! Kudos to the citizens of the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe for joining with The Pocahontas Project to share their culture and community on Indigenous Peoples' Day! "I think it’s extremely important that Virginia, the city of Richmond and the United States recognize the contributions that the tribe has made to the establishment of what is now the United States of America."--Chief Frank Adams https://lnkd.in/dvxjgsp6