UVA Today, by Alice Berry Kody Grant, as UVA’s first tribal liaison, will work to better bridge the gap between the University and Virginia tribes while also encouraging Native American students to pursue education at UVA.

A powwow is a time for tribes to gather with one another and the public, providing a vibrant display of Native cultures. In Virginia, most powwows are held between May and October and are opportunities to engage with the Commonwealth’s diverse tribal nations. Tribal citizens enjoy powwows as a time...