Powwow by six Virginia Indian tribes draws thousands

Sunday, May 5, 2002

CHARLES CITY, Va. -- Amid throbbing drums and the smoke of sage and sweetgrass, six Virginia Indian tribes came together Saturday for a powwow backing their fight for federal recognition, their first joint gathering in some four centuries.

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