# First Nations Help Resources - Virginia ## National Resources - **National Indian Health Board (NIHB):** - **Phone:** (202) 507-4070 - **Website:** [https://www.nihb.org](https://www.nihb.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy for tribal health care, public health initiatives, and policy resources. - **Native American Rights Fund (NARF):** - **Phone:** 1-800-447-0784 - **Website:** [https://www.narf.org](https://www.narf.org/) - **Description:** Legal assistance and advocacy for tribal sovereignty and justice. - **StrongHearts Native Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) - **Website:** [https://strongheartshelpline.org](https://strongheartshelpline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Culturally appropriate support for Native Americans experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault. ## Statewide First Nations Services - **Virginia Department of Historic Resources - Tribal Outreach:** - **Phone:** (804) 482-6446 - **Website:** [https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/programs/tribal-outreach/](https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/programs/tribal-outreach/) - **Services Provided:** Collaboration with Native American communities to preserve historic sites and artifacts. citeturn0search18 - **Virginia Tribal Leaders Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.bia.gov/service/tribal-leaders-directory](https://www.bia.gov/service/tribal-leaders-directory) - **Services Provided:** Contact information for federally recognized tribes, including those in Virginia. citeturn0search4 ## Regional Tribal Organizations ### Chickahominy Indian Tribe - **Phone:** (804) 829-2027 - **Website:** [https://www.chickahominytribe.org/](https://www.chickahominytribe.org/) - **Office Location:** 8200 Lott Cary Road, Providence Forge, VA 23140 - **Specialized Services:** Cultural resources, family services, health and wellness services, housing services, and natural resources. citeturn0search6 ### Rappahannock Indian Tribe - **Phone:** (804) 769-0260 - **Website:** [https://www.rappahannocktribe.org/](https://www.rappahannocktribe.org/) - **Office Location:** 5036 Indian Neck Rd, St Stephens Church, VA 23148 - **Specialized Services:** Tribal governance, cultural preservation, and community services. citeturn0search10 ### Pamunkey Indian Tribe - **Phone:** (804) 843-2353 - **Website:** [https://pamunkey.org/](https://pamunkey.org/) - **Office Location:** 1054 Pocahontas Trail, King William, VA 23086 - **Specialized Services:** Cultural heritage preservation and community development. citeturn0search14 ### Nansemond Indian Nation - **Phone:** (757) 376-8218 - **Website:** [https://nansemond.gov/](https://nansemond.gov/) - **Office Location:** 1001 Pembroke Ln, Suffolk, VA 23434 - **Specialized Services:** Historical and cultural preservation for tribal citizens. citeturn0search15 ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Support:** - **Website:** [https://www.niwrc.org/mmiw](https://www.niwrc.org/mmiw) - **Description:** Resources and support services for MMIW cases. ## Online Resources - **American Indian Resource Center at William & Mary:** - **Website:** [https://www.wm.edu/as/anthropology/research/centers/airc/](https://www.wm.edu/as/anthropology/research/centers/airc/) - **Features:** Support for Native communities, scholars, and students interested in American Indian culture and history. citeturn0search7 ## Educational Resources - **Virginia Indian Archive:** - **Website:** [https://www.virginiaindianarchive.org/](https://www.virginiaindianarchive.org/) - **Description:** A collection of images, documents, and audiovisual resources representing the history and cultural experiences of Virginia Indians. ## Additional Support - **Natural Resources Conservation Service - Virginia Tribal Assistance:** - **Website:** [https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-basics/conservation-by-state/virginia/tribal-assistance-virginia](https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-basics/conservation-by-state/virginia/tribal-assistance-virginia) - **Services Provided:** Conservation programs, technical assistance, and funding opportunities for local tribes. citeturn0search19 --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Virginia Department of Historic Resources at (804) 482-6446._ navlistActivist's Tribal Affiliation Disputedturn0news27