Indigenous communities have navigated Virginia’s land and waters for thousands of years, weathering countless wars, storms and growing development.
Local tribal leaders say they’re now facing several environmental challenges, such as flooding and shoreline erosion, that threaten some of the land and resources they’ve worked hard to protect.
“We’re seeing an impact that is different in my mind than when I was growing up,” said Reggie Stewart, second assistant chief of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe. “That is a change in our climate, and I think it is having an effect on our properties, and also our citizens.”…