Lessons Learned Through Tribal Consultation

Summary

The federal government examines, funds, and constructs a wide variety of projects ranging in size from very the small to those that cover multiple states. At any given time both the federal and tribal governments are working on multiple projects of different scales simultaneously. This can create challenges when engaging in consultation, both in the establishment of the appropriate level of consultation and in and the maintenance of those relationships. Establishing productive collaborative relationships between tribal governments and the federal government can be exacting, especially when discussing projects that could modify the landscape. We have found that by meeting "early and often" with tribal officials, we learn from each other and develop a more effective consultation environment. In this paper we discuss our experience consulting with tribal governments to identify sacred sites and traditional cultural properties, and working together to ensure those resources are given the attention and protection they require.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 83rd Annual Meeting, Washington, DC (2018)

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Abstract Id(s): 18688