Monacan Indian Nation

 https://youtu.be/RWTFZnnBPz8 Representatives from the Eastern Region Office of the BIA upon request from the Branham Faction on January 20, 2024, gave a presentation for Land Into Trust.  This video shows interaction and Eric Wilcox (Deputy Director of the Eastern Region) gives a statement on behalf of the Eastern Regional Office with regard to their direction for MIN Tribal Leadership.  As explained in the video, the Eastern Regions stance is in violation of 43 CFR 4.314 since the appeal being filed on September 7, 2023 was received by the Eastern Region, and pre-docketing notice was distributed on October 4, 2023 by the IBIA. 

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  Here are the still frames pulled from the Zoom Only "meeting" conducted by the Branham Faction for their illegal swearing in ceremony. How could anyone take seriously individuals that cannot face the Monacan People if they were truly elected by over 400 people?  There were 31 total participants to this Zoom, which included non Monacans Virgil Oxendine, and Robert L. Canida II. These individuals purport to have had 419 votes, but are hidden away with a sheet covering and flag for the background. 

  THIS IS A SAMPLE LETTER FOR USE BY MONACAN TRIBAL CITIZENS  To Whom It May Concern:      I am writing to express my concerns as a Monacan Indian Nation Tribal Citizen regarding our tribal election conducted on June 17, 2023.      As a concerned tribal citizen, the utmost importance for the Monacan Indian Nation is our self-determination and tribal sovereignty. However, that is being challenged due to the current dispute as to which tribal election will determine the recognized tribal leadership for the Nation. It is crucial that the correct tribal election is acknowledged, ensuring that those newly elected truly represent the Monacan Nation.      On June 17, 2023, two elections took place, both of which may be submitted to federal agencies for recognition. However, only one of these tribal elections was conducted in accordance with Monacan law. This tribal election, which was properly conducted, open to all, and presented to the N...