Virginia Tribal Education Consortium's 2024 Annual Conference - October 3rd

Join us this October for our annual conference - Reclaiming Identity: A Century of Resilience Since 1924. We will explore the profound impact of the Virginia Racial Integrity Act of 1924 and the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924. These pivotal laws, while contrasting in their intent—one enforcing racial segregation and the other granting citizenship to Indigenous Peoples—shaped the lives of many Tribal Citizens in complex ways. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear raw, firsthand accounts from those affected, shedding light on these critical chapters of U.S. history.

This event will be held at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, October 3-4, 2024 from 9 AM - 3 PM EST. Complimentary parking and lunch will be provided for each attendee.

This event will be held in person only, with no virtual attendance or live stream options available.

Please email Conference Committee Chairperson, Raven Adams (Raven.Adams@vtecinc.org), with additional questions and/or concerns.

DAY 1 AGENDA:

9:00 AM – Registration - VMHC Lobby

9:30 AM – Welcome, Raven Adams - Robins Family Forum

10:00 AM – Chief Anne Richardson, Story Time Segment - Robins Family Forum

10:20 AM – Short break 

10:30 AM – Unearthing Native Voices from 1924 to 2024 Panel with Chief Anne Richardson of the Rappahannock Tribe, Chief Stephen Adkins of the Chickahominy Tribe, and Ashley Atkins Spivey of the Pamunkey Tribe. - Robins Family Forum

11:45 AM -- Networking Lunch - Halsey Hall

1:00 PM -- Senator Tim Kaine - Robins Family Forum

1:30 PM – Julian Guerrero, Director of Office of Indian Education (OIE) - Robins Family Forum

2:00 PM – Quinton Roman Nose, Executive Director of the Tribal Education Departments National Assembly (TEDNA) - Robins Family Forum

2:50 PM – Closing - Robins Family Forum