Search Results for keywords:"Indigenous communities"

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  • 2024-31224 — Tribal Consultation
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106606
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) invites written comments from federally recognized tribes about its policies and programs, as part of a tribal consultation effort aligned with the NEA's guidelines. Tribes have until March 6, 2025, to submit their feedback, which will be used to draft a summary report. This consultation seeks ideas on how NEA resources have impacted tribal communities, how NEA can better support tribal sovereignty, and suggestions for improving NEA’s Tribal Consultation Policy. Additionally, NEA aims to enhance its engagement with Indigenous communities through specific programs and updates to its offerings.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Endowment for the Arts wants to hear from Native American tribes about how they can do a better job helping them with art projects and honoring their cultures. Tribes can tell the NEA what they think until March 2025 so that the NEA can make improvements.

  • 2025-01443 — Establishment of the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument
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    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 6727
    Reading Time:about 27 minutes

    In a recent proclamation, President Biden established the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in northern California. This area includes significant geological and cultural landmarks, such as the Medicine Lake Volcano, and is an important site for Indigenous communities. The proclamation aims to protect the region's natural, historical, and cultural resources, covering about 224,676 acres. The management of the area will involve consultation with Tribal Nations to ensure the protection of its sacred sites and resources while allowing for recreational activities.

    Simple Explanation

    In a recent decision, President Biden created a new special park in California called the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument. This park is a place where nature and old stories are protected, and people are allowed to visit and have fun.