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The Native American Initiative

The Native American Initiative. A multi-club project to better the lives of the first families of Virginia—the Indians of Virginia and to help educate the school-age and general population about the rich history and culture of Virginia’s Native People.

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The Native American Initiative

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  1. The Native American Initiative A multi-club project to better the lives of the first families of Virginia—the Indians of Virginia and to help educate the school-age and general population about the rich history and culture of Virginia’s Native People.

  2. Objectives: (1) to provide humanitarian assistance to Native American families in financial need in Virginia, (2) to provide educational content about Virginia Indians to general audience and grades 3-12 school students through a high quality film made for television and school distribution. The Native American Initiative

  3. Participating Rotary Clubs Alexandria, Alexandria South, Bailey’s Crossroads, Caroline County, Crystal City-Pentagon, Gloucester, Gloucester Point, McLean, Mt. Vernon, Rappahannock, Sterling, Vienna, West Point, and West Springfield

  4. Our NAI Partners Spirit Rising, a 501(c) 3 Native American charity, The Foundation for American Heritage Voices, a 501(c) 3 Native American charity, And Prince William Network.

  5. Virginia Indians: Reclaiming Our Heritage Prince William Network would again like to thank the Rotary Clubs of District 7610 for their contribution and support of the production of the 60-minute video Virginia Indians: Reclaiming Our Heritage.  The Rotary Clubs contributed $5,000 in December 2010 toward developing the script for the project.  A draft script has been written that will serve as the basis for review by Virginia Indian scholars and each of the Virginia Indian tribes.  This process is expected to take several months since it is important to consider and review all comments.  Prince William Network has tentative approval to receive another $5,000 from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, which will help move the script from the development phase into the production phase.Ben Swecker, Supervisor of Media ProductionPrince William County SchoolsManassas, VA

  6. Just a few of the projects of the NAI The Grandmothers saying their Prayers for Our Native People on the Mattaponi River" by Sharon "Gentle Wind" Sun Eagle

  7. Mattaponi Reservation Beautification Project

  8. Two Orphaned Mattaponi Reservation Young People have Received Assistance with Dental Care

  9. Based proportionately on population, more American Indians serve in the U.S. military than any other ethnic group. One of the Mattaponi Vietnam veterans of the U.S. Air Force, who has PTSD medical problems, lives on the reservation. His condition is severe.  He rarely leaves his house and only one of his brothers is allowed to come and speak with him.  He is enrolled in a federal training program.  He is showing signs of improvement The NAI was used to pay his electric and heating oil bills.

  10. Gasoline Assistance for VCU Medical Student Clinic Volunteers

  11. Acupuncture Sessions One of Mattaponi Chief Webster “Little Eagle” Custalow’s daughters is receiving Chinese acupuncture sessions. They have helped tremendously to reduce her pain level caused by spinal stenosis as well as improved her general well being.

  12. "Thank you for caring about me.” —Dancing Owl

  13. Dear Rotary Clubs, Your generous support of American Heritage Voices has made the Rotary Club a partner making a positive difference in the lives of Virginia Indians. One hundred percent of the Rotary Club funding has gone towards improving the lives of Virginia Indians. Kenah! (Thank you) Angie Silver Star, American Heritage Voices, President

  14. From our youth to our elders, the Rotary Clubs have helped our people. Our ancestors thank you, and we thank you.Kenah! (Thank You)Virginia Indians

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