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Mattaponi Indian Tribe Files for Federal Recognition
Washington, DC – November 7, 2024 – The Mattaponi Indian Tribe today filed a petition for acknowledgment as an Indian Tribe with a government-to-government relationship with the United States. The petition was with the Office of Federal Acknowledgment at the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs. A delegation of tribal citizens and leaders, including Chief…Image
2024 Pow Wow Scheduled for June 15, 2024
The 2024 Mattaponi Pow WowThe Mattaponi Indian Reservation Pow Wow is a significant cultural event that celebrates our Native American heritage and traditions of the Mattaponi Tribe. A pow wow is our gathering that typically features dance, music, arts and crafts, food, and cultural exhibitions. It serves as a time for our tribal and community members to…Image
