Rappahannock Tribe

Happy Native American Heritage Day and Thanksgiving! ???? Today, we honor and celebrate the rich cultures and contributions of Native communities and express gratitude for the blessings in our lives. The Rappahannock Tribe wishes everyone a wonderful day! ????

Check out this powerful article written by Joseph Lee. https://lnkd.in/eWHKX8xq “In 2022, for example, the Rappahannock Tribe reclaimed 465 acres of land on what is called Fones Cliffs in Eastern Virginia. The tribe’s work on the land includes herring restoration, oyster restoration, and native tree planting. Much of the land was previously a large cornfield, and chemicals like phosphorus from fertilizer have degraded the water quality in the river.” ??????

The Rappahannock Tribe remains committed to preserving the Rappahannock River. You can show the power of collective generosity this #GivingTuesday by: - ?? Sharing this post on your socials - ?? Engaging in advocacy efforts - ?? Sending a gift to the river through our campaign Every gift makes a difference for the waterway and uplifts our community! ?? www.rtribe.link/give #GivingTuesdaycampaign #rappahannockriver

www.rtribe.link/give ?? Are you ready to make a difference this Giving day? ?? Mark Your Calendars!? The Rappahannock Tribe is excited to announce our participation in Giving Day on December 3rd, 2024. We invite you to support our mission to protect the Rappahannock River. ?? Why Your Support Matters: Your generous gifts will be a direct contribution to our efforts to preserve and protect the Rappahannock River. This waterway is the cornerstone of our heritage and culture, and is deeply intertwined with the history of the Rappahannock Tribe. ??How You Can Help: Every gift counts! Whether you share our campaign on your socials or send a gift to the river, your contribution will help us advocate and raise awareness about the importance of this vital resource. ?? Let’s Make a Difference Together!? Join us in making an impact this Giving Day! Stay tuned for more details on how you can be part of this movement!?

Thank you to everyone who made a difference with this issue!

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! ??

NNK250 offers academic symposium on ‘The Indigenous Northern Neck’ Join us November 1 & 2 at the Lodge at Cat Point Creek! The symposium will explore Northern Neck’s essential role in the founding of our nation and the evolving American experiment. ???? Click the link below for more details! https://lnkd.in/eadkey9J

Congratulations to Mandy Gull-Masty and Anne Richardson who each received a Conservation Visionary Award yesterday at the International Land Conservation Network 2024 Global Congress (#ILCN2024)! * Mandy Gull-Masty is Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government and Chairperson of the Cree Nation Government. She has championed her people’s interests throughout her career and advocated for centering Cree values and leadership in the expansion of conservation lands across Eeyou Istchee (the Cree homeland). She played a key role in the Cree Nation’s collective efforts to protect more than 39,000 square kilometres in Eeyou Istchee. * Anne Richardson is Chief of the Rappahannock Tribe. She was recognized for her leadership in returning her tribe to its ancestral lands along the Rappahannock River in Virginia, USA, and preserving—in perpetuity—their natural and cultural importance. She is now leading an effort to rematriate ~650 hectares of Fones Cliffs, the Tribe’s ancestral homelands, and protect them for their cultural heritage and as important habitat for wildlife including bald eagles and waterfowl. More about #ILCN2024, which is being cohosted this week in Quebec by ILCN and the Nature Conservancy of Canada/Conservation de la nature Canada: https://lnkd.in/gefShKSm

??Updated Press Release ?? ?? ?? Historic Milestone: The Rappahannock Tribe is the first Tribe in the United States to adopt constitution enshrining the enforceable rights of nature. ????

Monday is National Indigenous Peoples Day??, a day to celebrate, to recognize and to honor the many amazing achievements, the rich history and diversity of Indigenous Peoples all across the Americas. From all of us here at the Rappahannock Tribe, we want to wish you a happy National Indigenous Peoples Day. Walk softly on Mother Earth ??