Two members of the Monacan Indian Nation hold hands during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the tribe’s new headquarters in February. “The possibilities for the site here in Madison Heights are endless,” Chief Kenneth Branham said. “We’ve got a lot of big plans in place and for the first time in my life, I think all of them are realistic and obtainable.”
Kendall Warner file photo, The News & Advance
Native Americans enter the circle for the grand entrance during the 27th Annual Monacan Indian Nation Powwow in May 2019.
The Monacan Indian Nation recently purchased more than 1,000 acres on Laurel Cliff Road in Monroe for $5.5 million, a move that ties into the Amherst County-based tribe’s plans for development opportunities its chief said will benefit the Monacans and the county.
The Monacan Indian Nation recently received a special exception permit from Amherst County to allow the tribe’s annual powwow event, other sim…
Two members of the Monacan Indian Nation hold hands during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the tribe’s new headquarters in February. “The possibilities for the site here in Madison Heights are endless,” Chief Kenneth Branham said. “We’ve got a lot of big plans in place and for the first time in my life, I think all of them are realistic and obtainable.”
