Our community within the Chesapeake Bay watershed includes tens of thousands of people who identify as American Indian. We all have a common goal of restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. How can we better listen to, engage with, and support the restoration work that American Indian communities are doing?

On June 23rd from 12-1pm, we had the opportunity to listen to speakers from the Nansemond Indian Nation and the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe. They spoke about their experiences with restoration projects and partnerships.

Speakers:

• Nikki Bass, Nansemond Indian Nation
• Leigh Mitchell, Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe
• Connor Tupponce, Werowocomoco Ancestral Lands Corps Lead Intern, National Parks Service