The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) expresses gratitude to the people of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe whose histories, cultures, and contemporary lives are represented on these pages.
This online storybook was produced by the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), Smithsonian Institution. Principal funding for the Native Knowledge 360° education initiative provided by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. Lead funding provided by Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, Cherokee Nation, and Elizabeth Hunter Solomon. Major funding provided by the Booth Ferris Foundation, The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation, the National Museum of the American Indian’s National Council, Bonnie and Jere Broh-Kahn, and Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation. Additional funding provided by Rodney Coenen, The Nathan Cummings Foundation, William Lomax, Macy's, TEW Foundation, and the Secretary of the Smithsonian and the Smithsonian Seattle Regional Council.
The museum also thanks the following staff and other contributors for their work in the creation of this lesson.
Acting Director, NMAI:
- Machel Monenerkit
Writers:
- Renée Gokey (Eastern Shawnee), NMAI
- Edwin Schupman (Muscogee), NMAI
Development and Production:
- Renée Gokey (Eastern Shawnee), NMAI
- Edwin Schupman (Muscogee), NMAI
- Colleen Smith, NMAI
Lesson Contributors:
- Renée Gokey (Eastern Shawnee), NMAI
- Alison Martin (Karuk), 2019 NMAI Teacher-in-Residence
- Andy Paparella
- Colleen Smith, NMAI
Pamunkey Consultants:
- Kevin Brown, Audio Pronunciations
- Ethan Brown, Reviewer, Photographer
- Rebecca Hill (Pamunkey)
- Jessica Langdorf (Pamunkey)
- Warren Taylor, Reviewer
- Debra Martin, Photographer
- Ben Norman, NMAI, Community Liaison
Research:
- Isabel Brennan, NMAI education Intern
- Joseph Capella, Environmental Protection Manager
- Maria Ferraguto, NMAI education intern
- Mark Hirsch, Ph.D., NMAI
- Julie Macander
- Kendall Stevens, Tribal Preservation Officer
- Gabrielle Tayac (Piscataway), Ph.D.
Reviews:
- Johanna Gorelick, Ph.D., NMAI
- Shaleigh Howells, Cultural Resources Director & Museum Director
- Michael Hussey, Ph.D., NMAI
Teacher Reviews:
- Lia Bengston
- Katie Blomquist
- Alison Jovanovic
- Erin Lee
- Rebecca Reuter
- April Riser (NMAI Teacher-in-Residence)
- Abeer Shinnawi
- Heather Simpson
Rights and Permissions:
- Julie Macander
- Wendy Hurlock-Baker, NMAI
Maps:
- Doug Stevens/Flyboy Graphics
Design and Development:
- Threespot Media
Editor:
- Martha Davidson
Contract Management:
- Pam Woodis (Jicarilla Apache), NMAI