G. Anne Richardson
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G. Anne Nelson was born in 1965 to Chief and Mrs. Captain Nelson of Indian Neck, Virginia
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Anne was elected Assistant Chief to her father in 1980. She served in that position for eighteen years.
In 1989, Anne helped to organize the United Indians of Virginia, which was established as an inter-tribal organization represented by all tribal Chiefs.
In 1991, Richardson became executive director of Mattaponi- Pamunkey-Monacan, Inc., that provides training and employment services for Virginia Indians
.
In 1998, Anne was elected the first woman Chief to lead a tribe in Virginia since the 18th century, by the Rappahannock Tribe
. She is a fourth generation chief in her family.
Under her tenure as Chief, in 1998, the Tribe purchased 119.5 acre (0.48359977 km²) to establish a land trust, retreat center, and housing development. The Tribe also built their first model home and sold it to a tribal member in 2001. The Rappahannocks are currently engaged in a number of projects ranging from cultural and educational to social and economic development programs. All geared to strengthen and sustain their community.
In 2005, Chief Anne was ordained by Pastor Sally Beckman at Living Waters Fellowship. She, also, became chair of the Native American Employment and Training Council. And, she was elected as Chairman of the Council and works with the Secretary which furthers the goals of 'Indian Country through Labor Programs'.
In 2006, she was invited by England, along with other Virginia natives, to attend the various ceremonies that kicked off English 2007 events commemorating the anniversary of the founding of the first permanent English settlement in America in Jamestown, Virginia
.
Also in 2006, Anne Richardson launched Restoring Nations International, a ministry whose mission is "to restore honor and human dignity by facilitating reconciliation and bringing healing to Native American and other indigenous nations around the world through ministering God's love, purpose and destiny for those nations."
Indian Neck, Virginia
Indian Neck is an unincorporated community in King and Queen County, Virginia, United States....
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Anne was elected Assistant Chief to her father in 1980. She served in that position for eighteen years.
In 1989, Anne helped to organize the United Indians of Virginia, which was established as an inter-tribal organization represented by all tribal Chiefs.
In 1991, Richardson became executive director of Mattaponi- Pamunkey-Monacan, Inc., that provides training and employment services for Virginia Indians
Native American tribes in Virginia
This page details the history and current status of Indian tribes in the Commonwealth of Virginia.All of the Commonwealth of Virginia used to be Virginia Indian territory, an area estimated to have been occupied by indigenous peoples for more than 12,000 years. Their population has been estimated...
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In 1998, Anne was elected the first woman Chief to lead a tribe in Virginia since the 18th century, by the Rappahannock Tribe
Rappahannock Tribe
The Rappahannock are one of the eleven state-recognized Native American tribes in Virginia. They are made up of descendants of several small Algonquian-speaking tribes who merged in the 17th century.-17th century:...
. She is a fourth generation chief in her family.
Under her tenure as Chief, in 1998, the Tribe purchased 119.5 acre (0.48359977 km²) to establish a land trust, retreat center, and housing development. The Tribe also built their first model home and sold it to a tribal member in 2001. The Rappahannocks are currently engaged in a number of projects ranging from cultural and educational to social and economic development programs. All geared to strengthen and sustain their community.
In 2005, Chief Anne was ordained by Pastor Sally Beckman at Living Waters Fellowship. She, also, became chair of the Native American Employment and Training Council. And, she was elected as Chairman of the Council and works with the Secretary which furthers the goals of 'Indian Country through Labor Programs'.
In 2006, she was invited by England, along with other Virginia natives, to attend the various ceremonies that kicked off English 2007 events commemorating the anniversary of the founding of the first permanent English settlement in America in Jamestown, Virginia
Jamestown, Virginia
Jamestown was a settlement in the Colony of Virginia. Established by the Virginia Company of London as "James Fort" on May 14, 1607 , it was the first permanent English settlement in what is now the United States, following several earlier failed attempts, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke...
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Also in 2006, Anne Richardson launched Restoring Nations International, a ministry whose mission is "to restore honor and human dignity by facilitating reconciliation and bringing healing to Native American and other indigenous nations around the world through ministering God's love, purpose and destiny for those nations."
News Articles
- Speaker Biography: Chief G. Anne Richardson
- BBC Radio interview: Chief G. Anne Richardson
- Virginia's First People - Profile
- Library of Virginia - Virginia Women in History
- Proclamation of Forgiveness at the White House
External links
- Rappahannock Tribe Home Page
- Restoring Nations International
- http://www.lva.lib.va.us/whatwedo/k12/vw/2006/richardson.htm