About Us

Blessing pipe ceremony on Nottoway river
Blessing of the Peake (Peace) Pipe on the Na-da-Wa Jo-ke L-R:  Vice Chief Ellis "Soaring Eagle" Wight; Chief Walt "Red Hawk" Brown; War Chief William Lamb "Spread Eagle" Howell

Resolutions & Goals

Shield & Heraldry — An explanation of the meaning behind our tribal shield.

Ethnohistoric Snapshot

Constitution & Bylaws

Our Language

Library of Virginia spotlights Edith Turner — Chief Edith Turner, one of eight women recognized by the Library of Virginia, award accepted by Cheroenhaka Nottoway tribal members.

Return of Natives, Part One — Virginia Pilot article concerning our visit to the Smithsonian to perform ceremony over the Cheroenhaka remains removed from the "Hand Site" burial site and to discuss repatriation. The article includes a summary explanation of who we are.

Return of Natives, Part Two

Incorporation Certificate