The Nansemond Indians have been struggling for recognition since before 1946. Documentation no longer exists since a Virginia registrar of Vital Statistics for Virginia tribes, a white supremacist, decided long ago that Indians were really Negroes. But Democrat Twins, Webb and Warner have reintroduced legislation that could result in a reversal, much needed by our builders of Mattanock. It would give Chief Bass a key to the benefits provided by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other federal agencies.
“We’re just still trying, still working on it,” Nansemond Chief Barry Bass said. Making matters worse is the fact that the Virginia tribes’ peace treaties were with England and not the United States.” So thanks to Walter Plecker, the “evil” registrar (My computer indicates Plecker is misspelled) the Nansemonds have needlessly suffered. It is time they got a break. We hope Webb and Warner can charm the government.
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