Under the supervision of the Chief Counsel, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) supports the legal department in enacting and conducting regulatory activities related to the protection and repatriation of tribal cultural resources. The incumbent prepares rule-making records for the adoption of regulations, policy analyses, and completes various analytical and research assignments of interest to the NAHC. The AGPA performs duties to support the implementation of, and adoption of NAHC regulations, prepares analytical documents for CalNAGPRA administrative mediation proceedings, and monitors compliance with CalNAGPRA.
This position is eligible for telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
To view the full job posting and application instructions, please visit: JC-494942
The Native American Heritage Commission’s (NAHC) upcoming Commission meeting originally scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2025, has been rescheduled to Friday, October 10, 2025. The address and facility information will be provided on the NAHC’s homepage upon the finalization of the agenda.
For more information, please feel free to contact us at nahc@nahc.ca.gov.
The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and the California State University (CSU) will be hosting an in-person workshop to review and discuss comments received during tribal consultation on the Interim Systemwide NAGPRA Policy.
Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location:
621 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
The CSU has issued their Interim Systemwide NAGPRA Policy. At the recommendation of the NAHC, the policy was adopted in interim status to allow for further Tribal consultation. At this workshop Commissioners and NAHC and CSU staff will discuss and review critical sections of the policy.
The CSU Interim Systemwide NAGPRA Policy is available on the CSU website.
To ensure smooth building access the day of the workshop, please RSVP to NAHC@NAHC.ca.gov. Individuals who did not RSVP will still be welcome but will be required to register through security.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comment will be taken at the end of the workshop and is limited to 3 minutes for each speaker.
* 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: https://nahc.ca.gov.
Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel, the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) – Specialist will assist the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Legal Department in the management of highly confidential and complex matters, including investigations and cases under the California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (CalNAGPRA) Assembly Bill 275 (AB 275), NAHC enforcement matters, Senate Bill 18 (SB 18), and Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52). The SSMI – Specialist will also assist in processing complaints, requests for assistance, or disputes that arise under those laws and exercise substantial authority over the NAHC’s response to Public Records Act (PRA) requests. The SSMI – Specialist, must exercise good judgment with all interactions with the public with minimal supervision by the Chief Counsel with oversight and authority to determine which complaints and charges will be investigated further by the Legal Department.
To view the full job posting and application instructions, please visit: JC-482537 STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
Under the direction of the Chief Counsel, the incumbent will provide assistance in rule making management for the adoption of regulations for laws enforced by the Commission, including summarizing comments by stakeholders, and the drafting of internal policies and procedures regarding enforcement and investigations under laws enforced by the Commission. The incumbent may also provide as needed, tracking of compliance with the California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (CalNAGPRA) Assembly Bill 275 (AB) and provides assistance to tribes, state and local agencies, museums, and higher educational institutions in their compliance efforts with the CalNAGPRA, federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and 25 U.S. Code section 3000. Additionally, the incumbent assists the Chief Counsel in the investigation of all Native American cultural resources’ protection and access laws under the NAHC’s authority and for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Senate Bill 18 (SB) matters involving the protection of or access to Native American cultural resources.
This position is eligible for telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
The California State University (CSU) has issued their Interim Systemwide NAGPRA Policy. At the recommendation of the Native American Heritage Commission, the policy has been adopted in interim status to allow for further Tribal consultation. Please find the outreach schedule, resources, and tribal consultation session dates at the CSU website.
The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) will be hosting an in-person workshop to review the history, purpose, and use of the Sacred Lands File (SLF).
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location:
East End Complex Hearing Room 72.167
1500 Capitol Ave
Sacramento, CA 95814
Commissioners and NAHC staff will review the history and purpose of the SLF along with the current submission and notification process. Additionally, NAHC staff will review questions related to the current process with Commissioners.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comment will be taken at the end of the workshop and is limited to 3 minutes for each speaker.
The outline for this workshop is available in this document; Sacred Lands File Workshop Outline – Questions or by written request to nahc@nahc.ca.gov. Confidential materials exempt.
* 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: https://nahc.ca.gov.
The Native American Heritage Commission denounces Ann Coulter’s recent post on X, stating “We didn’t kill enough Indians.” This language is dehumanizing, encourages genocide, and has no place in public discourse. This statement dehumanizes the present and historical suffering of Native American communities formally recognized by Governor Newsom in Executive Order N-15-19.
Coulter’s words are a direct attack on Native American people, their history, and their continued presence. Such statements not only spread ignorance, but they also create real harm by fueling racism, disrespect, and division. The current threat to Indigenous bodies is real, each year the number of missing and murdered Indigenous people grows. The Commission calls on public leaders, media platforms, and elected officials to denounce this language clearly and without hesitation.
Hate like this should not be given a platform, especially when it targets communities that have already suffered so much harm. Ms. Coulter should be ashamed of her role in promoting genocide and inciting violence.
The Native American Heritage Commission remains committed to protecting Native American cultural resources, ancestors, and sacred sites throughout California. We will stand up for our indigenous communities, walk arm and arm with our tribal leaders, and be the voice that speaks out against hate and support respectful understanding of Native American history and culture. There must be zero tolerance for speech that seeks to erase or harm Native Americans.
On behalf of the Native American Heritage Commission please see the attached Acting Executive Secretary Announcement.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Native American Heritage Commission pursuant to the authority vested in it by section 87306 of the Government Code, proposes amendment to its conflict of interest code. A comment period has been established commencing on July 11, 2025, and closing on August 25, 2025. All inquiries should be directed to the contact listed below.
The Native American Heritage Commission proposes to amend its conflict of interest code to include employee positions that involve the making or participation in the making of decisions that may foreseeably have a material effect on any financial interest, as set forth in subdivision (a) of section 87302 of the Government Code. The amendment carries out the purposes of the law and no other alternative would do so and be less burdensome to affected persons.
Changes to the conflict of interest code include: requiring Commissioners and the Executive Secretary to electronically file Form 700 with the FPPC; adding new positions that are required to file Form 700; clarifying the interests that must be disclosed; and also makes other technical changes.
Information on the code amendment is available on the NAHC’s website at the link below.
https://nahc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NAHC-COIC-StrikethroughACCFINAL.pdf
Any interested person may submit written comments relating to the proposed amendment by submitting them no later than August 25, 2025, or at the conclusion of the public hearing, if requested, whichever comes later. At this time, no public hearing is scheduled. A person may request a hearing no later than August 8, 2025.
The Commission has determined that the proposed amendments:
1. Impose no mandate on local agencies or school districts.
2. Impose no costs or savings on any state agency.
3. Impose no costs on any local agency or school district that are required to be reimbursed under Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
4. Will not result in any nondiscretionary costs or savings to local agencies.
5. Will not result in any costs or savings in federal funding to the state.
6. Will not have any potential cost impact on private persons, businesses, or small businesses.
All inquiries concerning this proposed amendment and any communication required by this notice should be directed to: Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel. 916.373.3718. michelle.carr@nahc.ca.gov
The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) is holding a special meeting on Friday, May 9, 2025. The meeting will take place at the East End Complex at 1500 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95814. Upon finalization, the agenda for this meeting will be available on the NAHC’s homepage.
For more information, please feel free to contact us at nahc@nahc.ca.gov or call (916) 373-3710.
April 25, 2025 – Public Meeting Canceled
Due to the inability to achieve a quorum, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) public meeting scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025 in Winterhaven, CA is canceled. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at nahc@nahc.ca.gov or call (916) 373-3710.
