At a glance
The basics about Nansemond Indian Nation. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 1001 Pembroke Lane, Suffolk, Virginia 23434
- Region
- BIA Eastern Region, Eastern Regional Office
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Government
Chief Keith F. Anderson
- Elected
- January 12, 2022
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Member of
- United South and Eastern Tribes(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Main line
- (757) 255-9317
About Nansemond Indian Nation
Nansemond Indian Nation is a federally recognized tribe in Virginia. The current Chief is Keith F. Anderson. Members can find help with housing, scholarships and government services through the offices on record for Nansemond Indian Nation.
Last checked October 28, 2026.
Explore
Eligibility depends on recognition status. Benefit areas (marked below) show only the programs that can apply to a Nation with this status: Federally recognized. Check eligibility with the program itself. WiseTribal reports official sources and does not decide who qualifies. This is not legal advice.
- Government and contacts Tribal office in Suffolk, Chief Keith F. Anderson, main phone (757) 255-9317
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Eastern Regional Office; Environmental eligibility by status
- Education and scholarships Education eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Eastern Regional Office; Housing Opening soon
- Jobs Mattanock Town Booking Inquiry Opening soon
- Health Nansemond Health Center, Suffolk, and 6 more clinics in Virginia
Help available near Nansemond Indian Nation
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Government offices
Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Services and departments
Each card opens its own page on this site. Who it is for, how to apply, hours and contact are shown as the Nation's website states them.
Also listed
These are on the Nation's website, but it does not say yet who they are for or how to get them. Each opens a short page.
Indian Health Service facilities in Virginia
Call before you go. Hours and services change. The list is by state, so the clinics are not sorted by distance.
- Nansemond Health Center Health Location · IHS 1001 Pembrook Lane, Suffolk, VA 23432 This Nation's own clinic
- Chickahominy East Division Health Center Health Location · IHS 2895 Mount Pleasant Road, Providence Forge, VA 23140 (804) 839-7803
- Chickahominy Health Center Health Location · IHS 2401 Roxbury Road, Charles City, VA 23030
- Mid-Atlantic Service Unit Health Location · IHS 400 N. Eighth Street, G-63, Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 622-0011
Nearby Nansemond Indian Nation
Listed by state, so distances are not shown.
Other Nations nearby
In Virginia. Listed by state, not by distance.
- Chickahominy Indian Tribe - Eastern Division
- Chickahominy Tribe
- Monacan Indian Nation
- Pamunkey Indian Tribe
- Rappahannock Tribe, Inc.
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Quick facts
- State
- Virginia
Leadership
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Keith F. AndersonChief
From the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 1001 Pembroke Lane, Suffolk, Virginia 23434
- Phone
- (757) 255-9317
- BIA agency
- Eastern Regional Office
- More
- Contact page(opens the official site in a new tab)
Departments
- Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500
- Housing(opens the official site in a new tab) administrator@nansemond.gov
- View Maps(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Education(opens the official site in a new tab)
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Nansemond Indian Nation
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Eastern
- Member of
- United South and Eastern Tribes
About this Nation
- Founded
- 1984
From the Nation's website: https://nansemond.gov/tribal-history/
Written by WiseTribal from the Nation's own website. The Nation can ask us to change or remove this. Contact us
Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Who is the current leader of Nansemond Indian Nation?
- The current Chief of Nansemond Indian Nation is Keith F. Anderson.
- Where is Nansemond Indian Nation located?
- Nansemond Indian Nation is located in Virginia. Its BIA region is Eastern.
- Is Nansemond Indian Nation federally recognized?
- Yes. Nansemond Indian Nation is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Nansemond Indian Nation?
- The official website of Nansemond Indian Nation is nansemond.gov.
- What help is available near Nansemond Indian Nation?
- Local offices on record for Nansemond Indian Nation: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- Are there jobs listed for Nansemond Indian Nation?
- Nansemond Indian Nation has 1 open job listed on this page.
- What programs does Nansemond Indian Nation offer?
- Nansemond Indian Nation lists 4 programs on this page.
- What is near Nansemond Indian Nation?
- Listed near Nansemond Indian Nation: 6 other Tribal Nations in Virginia and 1 health clinic in Virginia.
- Where does Nansemond Indian Nation post online?
- Nansemond Indian Nation has official pages on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
- WiseTribal reports official recognition status. It does not decide identity or membership.
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- Update this page. If you work for this Nation you can confirm or correct what is shown here.
Sources
- nansemond.gov(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Next steps
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