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Graduate Interdisciplinary Fellowship

Indigenous Studies Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellowship Indigenous knowledge systems do not readily conform to the disciplinary boundaries of a research university. Indigenous epistemologies, practices and belief systems, often move within and across humanistic, social and scientific divides...

Nansemond Annual Pow-Wow

“Nansemond Indian Homecoming” In 1988 our tribe held its first pow wow on ancestral land. It was called the “Nansemond Indian Homecoming” in celebration of our return to the Nansemond River after centuries of colonial displacement. Each year, in mid-August, we hold a “Nansemond Indian Homecoming” to...

Dept. of Justice Launches New Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Website

The Department of Justice (DOJ) this week launched a website to streamline information and resources related to open missing and murdered Indigenous persons cases. The new page within the DOJ’s Tribal Justice and Safety website details the federal government’s increased efforts to address the...

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day Events This Week

Last year, President Joe Biden declared May 5th, 2021 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. Events were held across Indian Country to raise awareness of the day and the issue. This year, Indian Country is keeping the fire burning by hosting more events across Indian Country, all...

Nansemond Annual Pow-Wow

“Nansemond Indian Homecoming” In 1988 our tribe held its first pow wow on ancestral land. It was called the “Nansemond Indian Homecoming” in celebration of our return to the Nansemond River after centuries of colonial displacement. Each year, in mid-August, we hold a “Nansemond Indian Homecoming” to...