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To build cooperative relationships between Virginia’s Tribal Nations and state agencies, we are hosting the sixth annual tuition-free Sovereign Nations of Virginia Conference. Conference attendees include representatives from federal and state agencies, nonprofit organizations, universities, businesses, and tribal citizens and staff. The purpose is to increase the understanding of tribal sovereignty and to share best practices in working with tribes for the good of all citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
We are excited to announce our 2026 program:
Session 1 – Respect: Acknowledging the inherent worth, dignity, and unique worldviews of Indigenous peoples and their knowledge systems.
Session 2 – Relevance: Ensuring that K-12 and higher education include meaningful Indigenous cultural and historic content for all learners.
Session 3 – Reciprocity: Building relationships based on mutual sharing, understanding, and benefit, moving beyond extractive research models.
Session 4 – Responsibility: Recognizing the ethical obligations of the Commonwealth of Virginia to include Indigenous nations in legal codes and opportunities.
A printed program will be available for in-person attendees, and a PDF version will be posted on the conference website.
Format: In-Person and Virtual. Live stream via Zoom provided by VPM, Virginia’s Home for Public Media. Recordings of all sessions will be available on the conference website soon after the conference and a link sent to all registered attendants. Registration Fees: $50 general in-person; $35 tribal citizen in-person; $15 virtual.
Expected Attendance: 250 in person, 350+ virtual
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026 – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, 1000 Virginia Center Parkway, Glen Allen, VA 23059
| Sponsorship Level | Sponsor Status |
|---|---|
| $10,000 – Eagle Guardian | Three available |
| $5,000 – Oak Steward | Four available |
| $2,500 – Bear Protector | Multiple available |
| $1,000 – Beaver Guardian | Multiple available |
| $500 – River Herring Steward | Multiple available |
To secure your sponsorship, please fill out and submit the form below.
If you have any questions, please contact: Pam Davis, Rappahannock Tribe: pdavis@rappahannocktribe.org
