The Pamunkey Indian Tribe is one of the most prominent Indian tribes to first meet Europeans on the East Coast of North America. This status is due in part to the prominence of Pamunkey Indians, especially Powhatan and Pocahontas, whose activities were integral to American history.

The Pamunkey Indian Reservation (Reservation), established in 1646, is perhaps the oldest inhabited Indian reservation in North America. The Reservation is approximately 1,600 acres in size and located in King William County on the border with New Kent County.

The Pamunkey Indian Museum and Cultural Center is a tribal museum located on the Pamunkey Indian Reservation. The museum focuses on the Pamunkey Indian Tribe’s history and way of life from 12,000 years ago through to the present.

The Pamunkey Indian Tribal Government is comprised of one Chief and seven council members, all of whom are elected by the voting citizens of the Tribe. The Assistant Chief is selected by the elected council members.

To perpetuate Pamunkey Indian Tribe heritage through sharing knowledge of the Tribe’s history and culture for present and future generations through access, education, service, and stewardship.

These instructions are specific to applicants that are unable to trace their lineage back to a list of Pamunkey Indians from the early 1900's. To be considered for enrollment with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, an applicant must meet the following alternate descendancy requirement: PAMUNKEY INDIAN TRIBE Enrollment Instructions - ALTERNATE

To be considered for enrollment with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe via the Primary Enrollment Application process, an applicant must meet the following descendancy requirements: Primary Enrollment 1 Effective 11/15/2021

The Pamunkey Indian Tribe (“Tribe”) is seeking proposals from qualified preservation contractors to conduct critical stabilization repairs on and restoration of two historic buildings on its Reservation.

The Pamunkey Indian Tribal Enrollment Office provides the following services: Enrollment application processing (not decision making, which is done by Tribal Council) Issuance of Tribal Identification Cards to enrolled citizens

What does the Pamunkey Indian Tribal Office do? The Tribal Office handles the day-to-day activities that are related to Procurement, Human Resources, record keeping and billing, physical distribution of notices, and enrollment.