Our Vision: Tribal nations in the Chesapeake region are leading rematriation efforts of ancestral landscapes in ways that support the care, repair, and Indigenous connections needed to protect cultural heritage for future generations.

Our Mission: To build the capacity of tribal nations to rematriate and care for their lands in a manner that reinforces sovereignty and self-determination.

Our Principles: The ICC is a place for learning and development of shared approaches and resources that support Indigenous-led rematriation. We operate with Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FCIP) at the heart of our work. We build partnerships to tackle shared challenges for the benefit of our members. We uphold the importance of sovereignty of tribal nations in our approach.