Commonwealth of Virginia Tribal Resource Links
For those interested in Virginia's Native American communities, several valuable resources are available. The Virginia State Recognized Tribes website serves as a hub for accessing information on all 11 recognized tribes in the state, including links to their individual websites and details on public pow-wow schedules and events. Meanwhile, the VA Federally Recognized Tribes directory, accessible through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) maps platform, offers a streamlined search process to locate federally recognized tribes in Virginia and nationwide. Furthermore, the Indian Health Services' HIPAA page provides crucial information regarding healthcare privacy regulations specific to Indigenous populations. For broader discussions and engagement, the Sovereign Nations of Virginia Conference convenes annually, covering diverse topics with past event recordings available for reference. Meanwhile, the Collaboratory for Indigenous Data Governance provides a platform focusing on research, policy, and practice for Indigenous data sovereignty, essential for respectful data management and governance. For a national perspective, the National Indian Health Board hosts an annual conference addressing critical health issues among Native communities, prompting reflection on how Virginia institutions can enhance services and partnerships for Tribal communities, similar to those in the western United States. Additionally, those interested in Tribal data governance can participate in a webinar series offered by WestEd, providing insights and resources for effective data collection and governance strategies.
Some additional links to resources are here:
- Global Indigenous Data Alliance: https://www.gida-global.org/care
- Native Nations Institute – Indigenous Data Sovereignty & Governance: https://nni.arizona.edu/our-work/research-policy-analysis/indigenous-data-sovereignty-governanceand
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U.S. Indigenous Data Network: https://usindigenousdatanetwork.org/
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Their summit is scheduled for April 11th-12th, 2024 and tickets are almost sold out for virtual attendance, you can view the summit and registration link here: https://usindigenousdatanetwork.org/us-indigenous-data-sovereignty-governance-summit/