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Bills Introduced to Elevate the Role of Tribal Nations, Protect Tribal Cultural Sites in Public Land Management
Press Release Media Contact: Lindsay Gressard (202) 225-6065 or (202) 740-4715 mobile Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) yesterday announced the introduction of two House and Senate companion bills to advance Tribal management of public lands and to improve protection of sacred and cultural sites: The Advancing Tribal Parity on Public…
Read More2022 Sacred Places Summit
2022 Sacred Places Summit Stay tuned for information about our 2nd Annual Sacred Places Summit!
Read MoreLAND Approach
Land Area & Name Directory Purpose and Goals Understanding the locations of Tribally important places and resources is essential to their preservation and consideration during emergency response activities and planning for infrastructure, energy, and broadband development – including NHPA Section 106 reviews. This project will create a geospatial platform for information on Tribal cultural resource…
Read MoreIndian Boarding School Initiative Comment Period Nov 15 – Dec 15, 2021
The Department seeks to consult with Tribal governments, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations on key issues for inclusion in the Department’s Indian Boarding School Initiative’s (Initiative) report and to help lay the foundation for future sitework to protect potential burial sites and other sensitive information. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the…
Read MoreNATHPO’s First Annual Sacred Sites Summit – Press Release
PRESS RELEASE ORGANIZATION CONTACT Valerie J. Grussing, Ph.D. NATHPO, Executive Director Valerie@nathpo.org 202-628-8476 PRESS CONTACT Julie T. Nelson Julie@nathpo.org 919-602-8157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NATHPO Announces First Annual Sacred Sites Summit Will Be Held Virtually September 22 & 23, 2021 Washington, D.C., September 3, 2021 – National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO), a national non-profit…
Read MoreWhite House Announces Nomination of Charles F. Sams III as National Park Service Director
White House Announces Nomination of Charles F. Sams III as National Park Service Director White House Announces Nomination of Charles F. Sams III as National Park Service Director August 18, 2021 “The diverse experience that Chuck brings to the National Park Service will be an incredible asset as we work to conserve and protect our…
Read MoreUPDATE: The deadline for Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian community leaders to submit written comment has been EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2021.
UPDATE: The deadline for Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian community leaders to submit written comment has been EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2021. UPDATE: The deadline for Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian community leaders to submit written comment has been EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2021. Draft Regulations On July 9, 2021, the Department invited Tribal leaders…
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