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Events & Photos

One of the ways that the Patawomeck Indian Tribe is keeping the TRIBAL HERITAGE ALIVE is through the making of Dugout canoes. In 2006 Tribal member, Buddy “White Cloud” Jett, crafted two dugouts from an enormous 90 ft. poplar tree taken down by a great wind on Medicine Wheel Hill. He named them "KAOKEE" for the daughter of Pocahontas and Patawomeck warrior, Kocoum... and "ONTONAH" for the Patawomeck Indian girl orphaned by the war of 1666 at the "BATTLE OF BULL'S BLUFF" when the English Governor of Virginia ordered the Colonial Militia to "exterminate all Indians within reach" and declared war on the Patawomecks "to their utter destruction" with Patawomeck women and children to be "sold into servitude".
Many of our Tribal members descend from the blood lines of Kaokee and Ontonah, who survived this tragic massacre of our People, and these two dugouts canoes are named to SHOW HONOR to these two  Patawomeck Indian ancestors
You can see our 17 foot Patawomeck dugout, "KAOKEE", in action on her “Maiden Voyage” on the Rappahannock River (Fredericksburg “June Faire” Festival)  by clicking on the photo above.
Both, “Kaokee” and our 31 foot long "Ontonah" dugout have been among our Tribal focal points at several events where we’ve set up our 1600's era PATAWOMECK TRIBAL VILLAGE. In 2007, Gordon Silver and Buddy Jett paddled "KAOKEE" out to greet the "JOHN SMITH SHALLOP" (Historic Replica Ship) when it arrived in port at Fredericksburg on it's historic voyage to commemorate the "400 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF JAMESTOWN” They paddled two circles around the shallop as it was approaching the dock - a tribute to Kaokee's speed and agility

 

 

 

Terrence Malick’s feature film “The New World"

A drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century. Featuring tribal members of the Patawomeck Tribe, starring Native American actors, Wes Studi & August Shellenberg.

 

 

   Stafford Discovery Days
A village of history, live entertainment on two stages, fun craft and food vendors and pontoon rides were held to celebrate the arrival of Jamestown’s replica sailing ship, the historic Godspeed, in Stafford, on August 19-20, 2006 for the Discovery Days Festival.

 

  

Living History Village
Long house, dug-out canoes, corn grinding, flint napping, eel pots, hide tanning, and much more were displayed at the White Oak Civil War Museum, May 16, 2009

 

 

 

Tribal Awards & Recognitions

 

Stafford County 2008 Historic Preservation Award

Given by the Stafford County Historic Commission on 19 May 2009 for the Patawomecks efforts to revive our native language and preserve our culture for future generations of native peoples in Stafford County.

Lesser Chief Gary Cooke and Language Class Instructor Becky Guy accepted the award and the plaque can be seen in the Indian display case at the White Oak Civil War Museum.

 

A YOUNG PATAWOMECK WARRIOR SETS VA STATE & WORLD RECORDS!!!!

On May 1st, the International Power Lifting Association's Virginia State Power lifting Championships were held in Fredericksburg, Virginia at the Four Mile Fork Sport & Health Center. 16 year old Patawomeck Tribal member, Christian Bullock, competing in the "Youth Division (Teen 16-17) Super Heavyweight Class," set a Virginia State Record and a IPA World Record in the following events: Squat: 405 Lbs., Bench press: 205 Lbs., Dead lift: 400 Lbs.

Christian, the home schooled son of Kristin & Carlton Squeaky Bullock, has been training and competing in power lifting for the past year & a half. Quoting sibling rivalry as one of his driving forces, Christian is working on obtaining his short term goals of 300 lb in the bench press category & 600 lb in both the squat and dead lift categories with his long term goal being 400 lb bench press, 1000 lb squat and 900 lb dead lift.

The Patawomeck Tribal Council fully support our Tribal Youth in their pursuit of greatness and wish Christian continued success as he perseveres his endeavor towards Olympic Gold.

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