The location of the Native American Heritage Commission’s (NAHC) upcoming Commission meeting scheduled for Friday, January 17, 2025, has been changed to Sacramento, California. The meeting will be held at the East End Complex Auditorium located at 1500 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814. Additional information will be provided on the NAHC’s homepage upon the posting of the agenda.
For more information, please feel free to contact us at nahc@nahc.ca.gov.
Under the direction of the Environmental and Cultural Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), the Staff Services Analyst (SSA) will be a part of an interdisciplinary team responsible for independently performing the less complex analytical duties developing and maintaining the Native American Land Information System (NALIS). The SSA will assist the NAHC in aiding California Indian tribes with adhering to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) , conferring directly with tribal governments, landowners, environmental consultants, and government agencies as a representative of the NAHC in the protection of tribal cultural resources that are traditionally and culturally affiliated to their jurisdictions to mitigate CEQA project impacts to tribal cultural resources in order to fulfill NAHC’s statutory responsibilities for the implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 52 (Gatto, 2014).
This position may be upgraded to Associate Governmental Program Analyst for recruitment purposes. If upgraded, duties will be adjusted accordingly.
CalCareers JC-454547
Under direction of the Staff Services Manager I (Environmental & Cultural Manager) of the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) will be a part of an interdisciplinary team responsible for independently performing the more complex analytical duties including, but not limited to maintaining the Native American Land Information System (NALIS), representing the NAHC in aiding California Indian Tribes with adhering to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), conferring directly with tribal governments, landowners, environmental consultants, and government agencies as a representative of the NAHC in the protection of tribal cultural resources that are traditionally and culturally affiliated to their jurisdiction to mitigate CEQA project impacts to tribal cultural resources, in order to fulfill the NAHC’s statutory responsibility for the implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 52 (Gatto, 2014).
This position may be downgraded to Staff Services Analyst for recruitment purposes. If downgraded, duties will be adjusted accordingly.
Calcareers JC-454414
Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I (Administration Manager) the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) is responsible for the varied and complex analytical public outreach and policy work related to the NAHC. The position will handle special projects and be the lead analyst on cross-divisional projects. Other duties may include the creation and maintenance of; policies and procedures, help desk ticketing log, and other administrative processes.
This position may be downgraded to Staff Services Analyst for recruitment purposes. If downgraded, duties will be adjusted accordingly.
Calcareers JC-454372
Farewell Native American Heritage Commission
It has been an absolute honor to have served the Native American Heritage Commission as the Executive Secretary for the past 2 ½ years. To be appointed by Governor Newsom to lead the Commission has been a true highlight of my professional career, so it is with sadness I will be stepping down this Friday, October 18th, after the conclusion of our Quarterly NAHC Public Meeting. I have been graciously considered and appointed to be the first full time Vice-President of the Wilton Rancheria Gaming Authority. Working for my Tribe has always been a passion and to be able to have a direct effect on our economic development, the betterment of our people, and our community, made this difficult choice a little bit easier. Serving the Commission, being a voice to help protect our Ancestors, or to help facilitate their return through NAGPRA & CalNAGPRA, is a purpose worth fighting for. I am truly blessed to have worked with such a diverse and committed Commission body led by Chairman Reggie Pagaling, and all my amazing staff members who do the heavy lifting day to day to continue our vision and mission to be voices for our Ancestors. I am leaving knowing we are heading in a positive direction and will be in good hands. Deputy Secretary Steven Quinn will take the lead as the Acting Executive Secretary in the interim. His dedication to the NAHC over the past several years, his true understanding of this state agency, the work we do, our goals and objectives, and his caring and kind demeanor is an asset I have relied upon and will carry us into the future. All the best to each and every one of you!
Kuchi Heima! (Many Blessings, Miwok)
Raymond “Chuckie” Hitchcock
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
Office Phone (916) 373-3710
Email: nahc@nahc.ca.gov
Location:
California Department of General Services
707 Third Street
Room: Auditorium
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Friday, October 18, 2024
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Notices, Agendas, and supporting documents for Native American Heritage Commission Meetings and Public Hearings will be provided at the event and may also be accessed at http://www.nahc.ca.gov or by written request to nahc@nahc.ca.gov. Confidential materials exempt.
Live video streaming and archived video of this Commission Meeting may be accessed at https://videobookcase.org/nahc/2024-10-18.
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
AGENDA
9:00 AM — CALL TO ORDER
- Welcome
- Roll Call
- Introduction of Commissioners and Staff
- Traditional Opening
ACTION
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes, (Chairperson Pagaling)
A. July 16, 2024, Open Session
B. July 16, 2024, Closed Session
C. September 5, 2024, Open Session
D. September 5, 2024, Closed Session
2. Calendar Dates for FY 2024-25 Public Commission Meetings (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
A. Commissioners to consider changing the following Commission meeting dates or locations:
i. Friday, January 17, 2025 Santa Ynez, CA
ii. Friday, April 18, 2025 Location TBD
iii. Friday, July 18, 2025 Location TBD
3. Draft CalNAGPRA Mediation and Dispute Resolution Regulations (Chairperson Pagaling and Secretary Dutschke, Mediation Subcommittee; Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel)
A. Status of draft CalNAGPRA mediation and dispute resolution regulations promulgated under Health and Safety Code section 8016
i. Summary of tribal comments and responses
ii. Memorandum – revisions to draft mediation regulations
iii. Revised draft mediation regulations
iv. Red-line comparison of current draft to January 19, 2024, draft
B. Commission to consider adopting updated draft CalNAGPRA mediation and dispute resolution regulations
C. Commission to consider recirculating the draft CalNAGPRA mediation and dispute regulations for a third round of Tribal comment and consultation for either 30, 45, or 60 days
4. UC Systemwide/Campus Repatriation and Oversight Committee updates and vacancies (Mario Pallari, Attorney)
5. CSU Draft Systemwide Policy/NAHC Comments (Mario Pallari, Attorney)
6. CSU Chancellor’s Office updates regarding AB 389 compliance, including Systemwide Policy Development (Nathan Dietrich, Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Advocacy and State Relations, Office of the Chancellor, California State University)
7. CSU Campus Repatriation and Oversight Committee updates, vacancies and nominations (Mario Pallari, Attorney)
CSU Chico
i. Commissioners to consider the nomination of April Kamp-Whittaker, CSU Representative, CSU Chico
ii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Cole Morales, Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU Chico
iii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Deserea Langley, CSU Native American Studies Representative, CSU Chico
iv. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Matthew O’Brien, CSU Representative, CSU Chico
CSU Dominguez Hills
v. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Christina Conley, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU Dominguez Hills
vi. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Lia Morgan Siewert, CSU Representative, CSU Dominguez Hills
CSU Fresno
vii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Heather Airey, Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU Fresno
CSU Monterey Bay
viii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Tom Little Bear Nason, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU Monterey Bay
ix. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Nizhoni Chow-Garcia , CSU Representative, CSU Monterey Bay
CSU Sacramento
x. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Yvonne Perkins, Federally Recognized Representative, CSU Sacramento
CSU San Bernardino
xi. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Danny Sosa Aguilar, CSU Representative, CSU San Bernardino
xii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Kimberly Johnson, Non-Federally Recognized Representative, CSU San Bernardino
CSU San Diego
xiii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Jacob Alvarado Waipuk, CSU Representative, CSU San Diego
CSU San Marcos
xiv. Commissioners to consider the nomination of H. Paul Cuero Jr. , Federally Recognized Representative, CSU San Marcos
CSU San Francisco
xv. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Sean Scruggs, Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU San Francisco
xvi. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Gregg Castro, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU San Francisco
xvii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Robert Collins, CSU Native American Studies Representative, CSU San Francisco
CSU San Luis Obispo
xviii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Eleanor Fishburn , Non-Federally Recognized Representative, CSU San Luis Obispo
xix. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Terry Jones, CSU Representative, CSU San Luis Obispo
CSU Sonoma
xx. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Silvia Soto, CSU Native American Studies Representative, CSU Sonoma
CSU Stanislaus
xxi. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Ted Atkins, Federally Recognized Representative, CSU Stanislaus
xxii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Jennifer Ringberg, CSU Representative, CSU Stanislaus
8. Review Most Likely Descendant Determination – American River Common Features Project (Chairman John L. Williams, United Auburn Indian Community) (UAIC – Request for Clarification, UAIC – Agenda Item Request, and UAIC – Prepared Testimony)
9. NAHC Subcommittees (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
A. Commissioners to consider Subcommittee reassignments.
i. Most Likely Descendant (MLD) Subcommittee
B. Commissioners to consider additional Subcommittee assignments.
i. Sacred Lands Inventory and Fee
ii. CalNAGPRA Enforcement
iii. NAHC 2024 Draft Strategic Plan
CLOSED SESSION
10. Pending litigation: City of Corona v. Native American Heritage Commission, Superior Court of Riverside County, Case No. CV-RI-24-00445 (Government Code, § 11126(e)(1), (2)(A))
INFORMATIONAL
11. Update on Draft Regulations, (Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel)
A. Contact List
B. Most Likely Descendant(s)
C. CalNAGPRA Enforcement
D. Sacred Lands Inventory & Fee
12. Commissioner Reports
13. Executive Secretary’s Report, (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes for each speaker, unless otherwise determined by the Commission.
Please email any public comments to nahc@nahc.ca.gov by 4:00PM Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Comments received after this time will not be accepted. All submissions should include “Public Comment” in the subject line, your name, who you represent, and the subject you wish to address. Written comments will be acknowledged and read into the record.
The public may comment on any item on the agenda before action is taken on the item.
4:00 PM — ADJOURNMENT – At the end of Public Comment or 4:00 PM, whichever is first.
* Any person who has a disability and requires accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Native American Heritage Commission at (916) 373-3710 or via email at nahc@nahc.ca.gov no later than five days prior to the meeting. Our website address is: www.nahc.ca.gov. Follow us on Twitter: @CA_NAHC
PUBLIC SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
Office Phone (916) 373-3710
Email: nahc@nahc.ca.gov
Location: Pala Casino Spa & Resort
Sycamore Room
11154 CA-76
Pala, CA 92059
Thursday, September 05, 2024
9:00am to 1:00pm
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
Notices and Agendas for Native American Heritage Commission Meetings and Public Hearings may be found at http://www.nahc.ca.gov.
All meeting materials will be provided at the meeting, NAHC Website – http://www.nahc.ca.gov or by written request to nahc@nahc.ca.gov.
Confidential materials are exempt.
This meeting will be conducted via teleconference with remote attendance. Commissioners in excess of a quorum may participate remotely.
Please click the link below to join the meeting:
https://tkoworks.zoom.us/j/84519010407
To attend by telephone dial:
+1 669 900 6833
Enter the meeting ID: 845 1901 0407
Archived video of this Commission Meeting may be accessed at https://videobookcase.org/nahc/2024-09-05
AGENDA
9:00 AM — CALL TO ORDER – NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
- Welcome
- Roll Call
- Introduction of Commissioners and Staff
- Traditional Opening (Commissioner Wayne Nelson, Pala Band of Mission Indians, Tribal Member)
CLOSED SESSION
1. Pending litigation: City of Corona v. Native American Heritage Commission, Superior Court of Riverside County, Case No. CV-RI-24-00445 (Government Code, § 11126(e)(1), (2)(A).
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes for each speaker, unless otherwise determined by the Commission.
Please email any public comments to nahc@nahc.ca.gov by 4:00 pm Tuesday, September 03, 2024. Comments received after this time will not be accepted. All submissions should include “Public Comment” in the subject line, your name, who you represent, and the subject you wish to address. Written comments will be acknowledged and entered into the record.
The public may comment on any item on the agenda before action is taken on the item.
1:00 PM — ADJOURNMENT – At the end of Public Comment or 1:00 PM, whichever is first.
Any person who has a disability and requires accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact Native American Heritage Commission at (916) 373-3710 or via email at nahc@nahc.ca.gov no later than five days prior to the meeting.
Under direction of the Staff Services Manager I in the Administration and Director’s Unit, and in support of the Tribal Affairs Office and Deputy Director of Special Initiatives of the Department of Water Resources (DWR), the incumbent performs a wide variety of complex consultative and analytical policy support activities required for Government-to-Government consultation and relationship-building with California Tribes; cultural and environmental compliance review; and service contract agreements with California Tribes.
CalCareers JC-442170
The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking an Executive Director of Tribal Relations. Please see attached position announcement.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
Office Phone (916) 373-3710
Email: nahc@nahc.ca.gov
Location:
Graton Resort & Casino
630 Park Court
Room: Event G
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
This meeting will be conducted via teleconference with remote attendance. Commissioners in excess of a quorum may participate remotely.
Notices, Agendas, and supporting documents for Native American Heritage Commission Meetings and Public Hearings will be provided at the event and may also be accessed at http://www.nahc.ca.gov or by written request to nahc@nahc.ca.gov. Confidential materials exempt.
Please click the link below to join the meeting:
https://tkoworks.zoom.us/j/84519010407
To attend by telephone dial:
+1 669 900 6833
Enter the meeting ID: 845 1901 0407
Archived video of this Commission Meeting may be accessed at https://videobookcase.org/nahc/2024-07-16
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
AGENDA
9:00 AM — CALL TO ORDER – NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
- Welcome
- Roll Call
- Introduction of Commissioners and Staff
- Traditional Opening – Melissa Elgin, Tribal Secretary, Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria
ACTION
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes, (Reginald Pagaling, Chairman)
- May 3, 2024, Open Session
- May 3, 2024, Closed Session
2. Calendar Dates for FY 2024-25 Public Commission Meetings (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
a. Commissioners to approve the following Commission Meeting dates:
- Friday, October 18, 2024, Sacramento, CA
- Friday, January 17, 2025, Santa Ynez, CA
- Friday, April 18, 2025, Location TBD
- Friday, July 18, 2025, Location TBD
3. CalNAGPRA CSU Systemwide/Campus Repatriation and Oversight Committee Updates and Nominations, (Mario Pallari, NAHC Staff Counsel)
- CSU CalNAGPRA NAHC Updates (Mario Pallari, NAHC Staff Counsel)
- CSU CalNAGPRA Chancellor’s Office Updates regarding AB 389 Compliance, including Systemwide Policy Development (Nathan Dietrich, Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Advocacy and State Relations, Office of the Chancellor, California State University)
CSU Sacramento
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Josef Fore, Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Sacramento
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Anthony Burris, CSU Member, CSU Sacramento
CSU Dominguez Hills
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Christina Conley, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Dominguez Hills
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Lia Morgan Siewart, CSU Member, CSU Dominguez Hills
CSU San Diego
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Olivia Chilcote, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU San Diego
CSU Bakersfield
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Floyd Franco Jr., Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Bakersfield
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Claudia Catota, CSU Member, CSU Bakersfield
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Elizabeth Adams, CSU Member, CSU Bakersfield
CSU Fresno
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Joel Marvin, Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Fresno
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of William Barios, Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Fresno
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Dvera Saxton, CSU Member, CSU Fresno
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Cristina Gonzalez, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU Fresno
CSU Humbolt
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Kayla Begay, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU Humbolt
CSU Fullerton
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Dr. Steven R. James, CSU Member, CSU Fullerton
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Brenda Bowser, CSU Member, CSU Fullerton
CSU Los Angeles
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Adam Loya, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Los Angeles
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Sean Milanovich, Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Los Angeles
CSU Long Beach
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Kelly Leah Stewart, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU Long Beach
CSU San Francisco
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Laverne Bill, Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU San Francisco
CSU Sonoma
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Silvia Soto, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU Sonoma
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Thomas Whitley, CSU Member, CSU Sonoma
CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Shane Noel, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Kyle McHenry, Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Matthew Hatcher, Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Amber Noel-Camacho, CSU Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Cole Morales, CSU Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Dawn Rewolinski, CSU Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Ryan Pattan, CSU Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Stefani Baldivia, CSU Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Deserea Langley, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Rachel McBride-Praetorius, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU Chico
CSU Northridge
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of John Cody Blunt, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Northridge
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Jeffrey Reeder, CSU Member, CSU Northridge
CSU San Jose
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Kerri J. Malloy, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU San Jose
CSU Channel Islands
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Edgar Perez, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Channel Islands
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Alex Padilla, CSU Member, CSU Channel Islands
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Jennie Luna, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU Channel Islands
CLOSED SESSION
4. Pending litigation: City of Corona v. Native American Heritage Commission, Superior Court of Riverside County, Case No. CV-RI-24-00445 (Government Code, § 11126(e)(1), (2)(A)
INFORMATIONAL
5. Draft Contact List Regulations Update, (Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel) [Contact List and Mediation Regulations Updates]
6. Draft CalNAGPRA Dispute Resolution Mediation Regulations Update, (Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel)
7. Draft Most Likely Descendant(s) Process Regulations Update, (Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel)
8. Sacred Lands Inventory & Summaries Process Regulations Update, (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
9. CalNAGPRA UC Systemwide/Campus Repatriation and Oversight Committee Update, (Mario Pallari, NAHC Staff Counsel)
10. Executive Secretary Report, (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
11. Digital Atlas, 6-Month Commission Update, (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
12. Draft 2024-2029 Strategic Plan Update, (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
13. Commissioner Reports
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes for each speaker, unless otherwise determined by the Commission.
Please email any public comments to nahc@nahc.ca.gov by 4:00PM Friday July 12, 2024. Comments received after this time will not be accepted. All submissions should include “Public Comment” in the subject line, your name, who you represent, and the subject you wish to address. Written comments will be acknowledged and entered into the record.
The public may comment on any item on the agenda before action is taken on the item.
4:00 PM — ADJOURNMENT – At the end of Public Comment or 4:00 PM, whichever is first.
* Any person who has a disability and requires accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Native American Heritage Commission at (916) 373-3710 or via email at nahc@nahc.ca.gov no later than five days prior to the meeting. Our website address is: www.nahc.ca.gov. Follow us on Twitter: @CA_NAHC
Announcement: 5th Annual CA Indian Cultural Awareness Event,
Assemblymember James Ramos, Chair California Native American Legislative Caucus, has cordially invited all Tribal Leaders, Tribal Members, and the Public to join Caucus members and other guests at the 5th Annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Event scheduled for Monday, August 5. Please click on the attached Flyer for Schedule of Events and RSVP information.
Hope to see you there!
Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I (Administration Manager), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) is responsible for the varied and complex analytical public outreach work related to the NAHC. This position will oversee compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to electronic and public communication. The position will handle special projects and be the lead analyst on cross-divisional projects. Other duties may include the creation and maintenance of; policies and procedures, help desk ticketing log, and other administrative processes.
This position may be downgraded to SSA for recruitment purposes. If downgraded, duties will be adjusted accordingly.
