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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Following yesterday's announcement that seven new members had been appointed to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), NATHPO, the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, welcomed the new members, especially Tribal Representative John Tahsuda III. Mr. Tahsuda is a member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma and a longtime advocate for Tribal sovereignty and Indigenous communities.
“It is critical that Indigenous communities have a seat at the table when the federal government undertakes the work of protecting historic places,” said Ira L. Matt (Séliš) Executive Director for Indigenous Diplomacy and Federal Relations. “That is why we thank President Trump for not only filling the Tribal seat on the ACHP, but for filling it with a champion for Tribal sovereignty. As a member of ACHP, NATHPO looks forward to working with Mr. Tahsuda and all the new members of the Council as it carries out its mission to ensure the protection of historic places and cultural resources.”
Who we are – NATHPO is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) membership organization, founded in 1998, of Tribal preservation leaders protecting culturally important places that perpetuate Native identity, resilience, and cultural endurance. Connections to cultural heritage sustain the health and vitality of Native peoples. We provide guidance to preservation officials, elected representatives, and the public about national historic preservation legislation, policies, and regulations. We promote Tribal sovereignty, develop partnerships, and advocate for Tribes in governmental activities on preservation issues. For more information visit our website at www.nathpo.org.