‘Look how far we have come’: Virginia Beach recognizes its Indigenous roots

History tells us that Indigenous people lived in Virginia Beach for thousands of years.

Or as the city of Virginia Beach’s Land Acknowledgement statement reads, “since time immemorial.”

City leaders unveiled a plaque on Thursday in the lobby of City Hall to recognize the traditions, cultures and economic and ecological impact efforts of Virginia tribes. Mayor Bobby Dyer, several City Council members, multiple tribal chiefs and residents with ties to Indigenous communities attended the festive ceremony…

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