About | Virginia Tribal Education Consortium (VTEC)

Who We Are

Mission: To strengthen the capacity of Indigenous Nations in Virginia to support the academic achievement and career and technical education success of tribal citizens from early childhood through adulthood by advancing culturally and historically accurate educational opportunities and pathways to success.

Vision: To achieve sovereignty through education for the Indigenous Nations of Virginia.

Core Values:

Guided by unwavering principles, VTEC is anchored by:

Partnership: Collaborating with diverse entities to enhance educational and societal progress.

Integrity: Upholding honesty, accountability, and strong moral principles in all endeavors.

Traditionalism: Preserving, honoring, and celebrating ancestral culture and heritage.

Inclusion: Ensuring equitable access to opportunities and resources for all tribal members.

Respect: Valuing the rights, traditions, and perspectives of others.

The Virginia Tribal Education Consortium, Inc. (VTEC) represents the seven federally recognized sovereign tribes of Virginia:

Member Tribes: Chickahominy Indian Tribe, Chickahominy Indian Tribe - Eastern Division (Nations), Monacan Indian Nation, Nansemond Indian Nation, Upper Mattaponi Tribe, Pamunkey Indian Tribe, and The Rappahannock Indian Tribe.

The Virginia Tribal Education Consortium in the years since its founding has, through its tribal citizens, supports and is governed under the seven federally recognized sovereign tribes principle of constituted authority dedicated to the empowerment, betterment and ultimate success of Native youth and Tribal citizens, in Virginia by helping to facilitate educational opportunities, career training, and ensuring accessibility to accurate historical information on Virginia Indians.

Who We Serve: The Virginia Tribal Education Consortium is dedicated to the empowerment, betterment and ultimate success of Native youth and Tribal citizens.

Our Partners: We are currently partnering with the Secretary of Education/Governor’s Office, Virginia Dept of Education, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Universities and Colleges, and Educators across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Communication Plan

The Strategic Communication Plan is a document VTEC uses to ensure effective communication happens between us and our internal and external stakeholders. CLICK HERE to view the Strategic Communication Plan.

ByLaws

The Amended and Restated Constitution and Bylaws that follow, adopted by the Board, define the constituent elements of Virginia Tribal Education Consortium, Inc. and provide the necessary legislation for its governing, the election of its officers and Board of Directors, and its administration. CLICK HERE to view the Bylaws.