Virginia Museum of Natural History

Virginia Museum of Natural History: "Indian Tribes of Virginia

CHICKAHOMINY TRIBE
'Coarse Ground Corn People'
Providence Forge, Virginia
Chief: Stephen Adkins
State Recognized February 25, 1983

The Chickahominy Indian Tribe is located in Charles City County between Richmond and Williamsburg. Some tribal members live in communities in other parts of the state. The tribe is governed by a board of directors consisting of both male and female members. The tribe values strong religious beliefs: community and civic involvement, the pursuit of higher education, and pride in America. It considers all of these as necessary ingredients in maintaining the health, growth, and unity of the tribe. The population is approximately 1,000 persons.

EASTERN CHICKAHOMINY TRIBE

'Coarse Ground Corn People'
Providence Forge, Virginia
Chief: Marvin Bradby
State Recognized February 25, 1983
The Chickahominy Indians, Eastern Division, are located in New Kent County approximately twenty-five miles east of Richmond, Virginia. They are a small group organized for religious, educational, and benevolent reasons. The tribe, incorporated as a non-taxable organization to serve the needs of the community, is supported through contributions and dues-paying members. The population is approximately 150 persons.

MATTAPONI TRIBE

Mattaponi Indian Reservation
West Point, Virginia
Chief: Webster 'Little Eagle' Custalow
State Recognized February 25, 1983
The members of this tribe live on a reservation that stretches along the borders of the Mattaponi River in King William County, Virginia. Presently they number about seventy-five. Many of the younger members have left the reservation to seek work elsewhere. The Mattaponi Indian Reservation dates back to 1658. In those early days, the people made their living"