State-recognition
The Commonwealth of Virginia recognized the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe as a tribe in 2010, when the state also recognized the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia. [4]
| Named after | Nottoway people |
|---|---|
| Type | state-recognized tribe, nonprofit organization |
| EIN 34-2005753 [1] | |
| Purpose | A23: Cultural, Ethnic Awareness [1] |
| Location | |
Chairman | Walter D. Brown [1] |
Revenue (2020) | $30,957 [1] |
| Expenses (2020) | $12,815 [1] |
| Funding | grants, contributions [1] |
Staff (2020) | 0 [1] |
| Website | www |
The Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe is a state-recognized tribe and nonprofit organization in Virginia. [2] The organization identifies as descending from Nottoway people. They are not federally recognized as a Native American tribe. [2]
The name Cheroenhaka is the autonym for Nottoway people. [3]
The Commonwealth of Virginia recognized the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe as a tribe in 2010, when the state also recognized the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia. [4]
The group formed Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribal Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2005, with the mission to "Educational, charitable and religious. Educational, charitable, and religious." [1] In 2020, the nonprofit held $468,180 in assets and hiring no employees. [1]
The chief is Walter "Red Halk" Brown of Courtland, Virginia. [5]
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