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NEW ORLEANS — On the last days of its e 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) swore in the newly elected 2023-2025 NCAI Executive Committee.The organization’s Executive Committee is comprised of four Executive Board Officers and Regional Vice Presidents and Alternates from each of the 12 NCAI regions.
Newly elected NCAI President Mark Macarro, Chairman of Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, expressed a message of unity and healing on the horizon for Indian Country.
‘‘I am deeply humbled and pleased to have been chosen by the National Congress of American Indians to lead this esteemed organization over the next two years,” said President Mark Macarro. “The next two years will undoubtedly present challenges, but together, we are ready for the journey ahead. I dedicate myself not only to the tribal leaders and delegates of NCAI, but to all of Indian Country, and I look forward to what we can achieve together.”
President Mark Macarro is joined by newly elected NCAI First Vice President Brian Weeden, who also serves as the Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.
Nickolaus D. Lewis, Lummi Nation councilmember, was elected to the position of Recording Secretary.
“Serving on the NCAI Executive Board as Recording Secretary is a position dedicated to serving all of Indian Country, and I am humbled with the opportunity to be a servant for all of our people in this role,” said Recording Secretary Lewis. “There is a lot of work ahead, and it starts with working to earn our people’s trust. It will take time, but the commitment to be held accountable is going to always be there. Please know that I am committed to this work for uplifting all of our peoples and our…
Unearthing Virginia’s First Inhabitants
Archaeological evidence and historical records have long suggested that before European settlers made their mark, Virginia was home to a diverse group of Native American tribes. These indigenous peoples are considered the first to live in what is now known as Virginia, with a history that stretches back thousands of years.
Native American Tribes: Virginia’s Original Settlers
The Algonquian-speaking tribes, such as the Powhatan Confederacy, are some of the most well-documented groups that inhabited the coastal regions of Virginia. Inland, Siouan-speaking tribes like the Monacan and the Mannahoac, as well as Iroquoian-speaking groups such as the Nottoway, occupied the area. These tribes established complex societies, engaged in trade, and developed rich cultural traditions long before the arrival of English colonists in 1607.
Archaeological Discoveries Shed Light on Ancient Virginia
Recent archaeological findings have provided a window into the lives of these early Virginians. Excavations at sites like Werowocomoco, the Powhatan chiefdom’s central place, have unearthed artifacts that offer insights into their way of life, social organization, and the challenges they faced.
FAQ:
Q: Who were the first inhabitants of Virginia?
A: The first inhabitants of Virginia were various Native American tribes, including the Algonquian, Siouan, and Iroquoian-speaking peoples.
Q: What evidence do we have of these early Virginians?
A: Evidence includes archaeological findings such as tools, pottery, and settlement remains, as well as historical records from European explorers and settlers.
Definitions:
Archaeological evidence: Material remains of past human life and activities that are studied to understand historical cultures.
Native American tribes: Indigenous peoples of the Americas who lived in various cultural groups before European colonization.
Powhatan Confederacy: A group of Native American tribes during the 16th and 17th centuries that were part of a powerful chiefdom in what is now Virginia.
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In recognition of Native American Heritage Month in November, MassLive asked readers to identify people who are leaders from the Indigenous community throughout the state, working to make a difference in their own area of interest, be it politics, education, business or the arts.
MassLive will publish profiles of these leaders through November. These are people our readers have identified as inspirational, who may be doing good acts for their communities. They are being recognized for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to inspire change.

Bonney Hartley, an employee and member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation. Photo courtesy Bonney HartleyBonney Hartley
Age: 41
Community: Williamstown/The Berkshires
Her story: Bonney Hartley honors her Western Massachusetts ancestors in the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation in the most visceral sense: she focuses on their repatriation from museums through managing the Nation’s historic preservation extension office, which also protects burial and cultural sites from proposed development projects.
“I had visited our homelands before with family and felt a pull to address our erasure in the area from that visit. I was also motivated by experiencing the closeness of ancestors all around us in the homelands,” Hartley said.
Hartley explained in the 1700s, her Mohican Tribe lived in a formed Stockbridge missionary town and because of this history, she gained modern representation in several area projects outside of research, writing claims and negotiating to bring home ancestors bodies’ and their cultural items.
These include a Mohican History walking tour on Main Street, which led to the Stockbridge Main Street District’s official listing with new Mohican representation in the National Register of Historic Places, and a 2020 partnership with Williams College.
“The work matters to our people today and to our ancestors by providing care and restoring dignity, and protecting our ancestral places so that we…
NEW ORLEANS — On the last days of its e 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) swore in the newly elected 2023-2025 NCAI Executive Committee.The organization’s Executive Committee is comprised of four Executive Board Officers and Regional Vice Presidents and Alternates from each of the 12 NCAI regions.
Newly elected NCAI President Mark Macarro, Chairman of Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, expressed a message of unity and healing on the horizon for Indian Country.
‘‘I am deeply humbled and pleased to have been chosen by the National Congress of American Indians to lead this esteemed organization over the next two years,” said President Mark Macarro. “The next two years will undoubtedly present challenges, but together, we are ready for the journey ahead. I dedicate myself not only to the tribal leaders and delegates of NCAI, but to all of Indian Country, and I look forward to what we can achieve together.”
President Mark Macarro is joined by newly elected NCAI First Vice President Brian Weeden, who also serves as the Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.
Nickolaus D. Lewis, Lummi Nation councilmember, was elected to the position of Recording Secretary.
“Serving on the NCAI Executive Board as Recording Secretary is a position dedicated to serving all of Indian Country, and I am humbled with the opportunity to be a servant for all of our people in this role,” said Recording Secretary Lewis. “There is a lot of work ahead, and it starts with working to earn our people’s trust. It will take time, but the commitment to be held accountable is going to always be there. Please know that I am committed to this work for uplifting all of our peoples and our future generations.”
David Woerz, Chickasaw Nation Legislator, was elected to the position of NCAI Treasurer by acclamation.
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A Carolina Algonquian cooking pot on display at the Visitor Center at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. (Outer Banks Forever)
From Outer Banks Forever
This month, national parks around the United States are honoring Native American Heritage Month, and our Outer Banks national parks are joining them!
Years before the arrival of Europeans and what has come to be called “The Lost Colony,” the land that is now known as the Outer Banks was home to American Indian peoples who honored and cultivated the unique resources of these barrier islands.
John White’s watercolor painting of a group of Carolina Algonquian fishing.
In fact, two Outer Banks towns you may be familiar with, Manteo and Wanchese, are named after two members of the Carolina Algonquian. Manteo was a Croatoan member of the Carolina Algonquian, and Wanchese was a Roanoac member of the Carolina Algonquian.
Both men left their homeland to travel to England and back with English explorers in the 1580s. The English settlers owed them a great debt — they would not have survived without the aid of the Manteo, Wanchese, and their peoples. Tragically, relations between the English and Carolina Algonquian deteriorated as food supplies dwindled and illness spread through the indigenous population. Chief Wingina (later, Chief Pemisapan) was murdered by Englishmen and his brother, Granganimeo, died of disease the English brought with them.
“The Carolina Algonquian left behind no written record of their culture. The watercolors of John White, the words of Thomas Hariot and items found by archaeologists help us…
The Rhode Island Rams (3-0) will try to extend a three-game win streak when they visit the Northwestern Wildcats (3-0) at 2:30 PM ET on Saturday, November 18, 2023 as 9.5-point underdogs. The Wildcats have also won three games in a row. The matchup has an over/under set at 134.5 points.
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| Favorite | Spread | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | -9.5 | 134.5 |
| 2022-23 Games Over 134.5 | 2022-23 % of Games Over 134.5 | 2022-23 Average PPG | Combined Average PPG | Average Opponent PPG | Combined Average Opponent PPG | Average Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 10 | 33.3% | 67.7 | 133.7 | 62.8 | 133.4 | 134 |
| Rhode Island | 17 | 58.6% | 66.0 | 133.7 | 70.6 | 133.4 | 136.7 |
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