The Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia is a state-recognized tribe and nonprofit organization in Virginia.[3] The organization identifies as descending from Nottoway people. They are not federally recognized as a Native American tribe.[3]
State-recognition
The Commonwealth of Virginia recognized the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia as a tribe in 2010.[4] The state also recognized the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe.[4]
Organization
The group formed Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2006.[1]
The agent for the organization is Crystal Joyner of Franklin, Virginia.[1] The administration includes:
- Director: Archie Elliot, Lynnetter Lewis Allston
- Chair: Lynnette Lewis Allston
- Vice-chair: Archie Elliot
- Officer: Asphy S. Turner, William Wright.[1]
In 2009, they organized the Virginia Nottoway Indian Circle and Square Foundation Incorporated, another nonprofit organization based in King William, Virginia. Their principal officer Asphy S. Turner.[2]
Lynette Lewis Allston is the chief of the state-recognized tribe, based in Capron, Virginia.[5]
Activity
Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia host an annual powwow in Surry, Virginia.[6]
Notes
- ^ a b c d e f g "Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc". OpenCorporates. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ a b c "Virginia Nottoway Indian Circle and Square Foundation Incorporated". GuideStar. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ a b "State Recognized Tribes". National Conference of State Legislatures. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Virginia Indians". Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "Tribal Directory". National Congress of American Indians. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia Powwow". Virginia's Gateway Region. Retrieved 8 April 2022.