The primary mission of the Virginia Indian Advisory Council is to provide leadership, guidance and direction in the planning and production of signature events and programs in a way that:

• Educates the public on the significant contributions of Virginia Indians in helping the Jamestown settlement
• Educates the public in the history of Virginia Indian government 
• Showcases historical and contemporary Virginia Indian culture through the arts
• Educates the public on the cultural differences of American Indians through an Inter-tribal Cultural Event

Members of the Council were chosen by the chiefs of the eight state-recognized Indian tribes located in Virginia.