Native American tribes in Virginia
As of January 29 , 2018 , Virginia has seven federally recognized tribes: the Pamunkey Indian Tribe , Chickahominy , Eastern Chickahominy , Upper Mattaponi , Rappahannock , Nansemond and Monacan . The latter six gained recognition through passage of federal legislation in the 21st century . 
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