The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking an Executive Director of Tribal Relations. Please see attached position announcement.
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 Environmental and Cultural Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) will be part of an interdisciplinary team responsible for independently performing 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 with their jurisdiction to mitigate CEQA project impacts on tribal cultural resources, in order to fulfill the NAHC’s statutory responsibility for the implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 52 (Gatto, 2014).
CalCareers JC-434869 AGPA
The 57th Annual Native American Day is returning to the West Steps of the Capitol on September 27, 2024. This event is hosted by the California Tribal Chairpersons’ Association in partnership with the State of California, and is a great opportunity to celebrate the rich history and culture of California Tribes. This year’s theme is “Recognizing 100 Years of Citizenship and the Fight for the Right to Vote: 1924-2024”. This event is free and open to the public.
To facilitate making this another great event, the Native American Heritage Commission is requesting exhibitor and retail vendor applications. If you’re interested in holding a vendor or exhibitor booth at the event, please apply using this form.
We hope to see you there!
The Native American Heritage Commission’s (NAHC) upcoming Commission Meeting originally scheduled for Friday, July 19, 2024 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria have graciously offered to host the July 16th meeting. 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.
Under the general direction of the NAHC Deputy Executive Secretary, the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) will oversee all related services, providing advice, analysis, and expert opinion. The SSM I will support the NAHC as the main point of contact, responsible for developing and ongoing application of a significant component of the Native American Land Information System (NALIS) by obtaining and analyzing information provided by California Indian tribes and public agencies for the NALIS. Ensure NAHC staff fulfills the necessary statutory responsibilities under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The SSM I is assigned to direct and manage the essential day-to-day programs within the NAHC Sacred Lands File Inventory (SLF), NAHC Contact List, Most Likely Descendant List (MLD), and NALIS database.
CalCareers: JC-420729 Staff Services Manager I
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) and NAHC enforcement matters (Chapters 1.75 and 1.76 of Division 5 of the Public Resources Code, Senate Bill 18 (SB), and AB-52, and processing of 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.
CalCareers: JC-419626 Staff Services Manager I (Specialist)
The Native American Heritage Commission’s (NAHC) upcoming Commission Meeting originally scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024 has been rescheduled to Friday, May 3, 2024. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians have graciously offered to host the May 3rd meeting. 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.
On October 20, 2023, NAHC Commissioners approved the release of the Proposed Draft Contact List Regulations to a tribal comment and consultation period. At the January 19, 2024 Commission Meeting, the Commissioners voted to extended the comment period. The deadline to submit comment has been extended to March 1, 2024. Tribes wishing to engage in individual tribal consultations will have until February 16, 2024 to request a meeting. Comments and requests for tribal consultations may be submitted to tribal.consultation@nahc.ca.gov.
For more information or questions, please contact the Native American Heritage Commission at 916-373-3710 or email us at Tribal.consultation@nahc.ca.gov. Additional information on the Proposed Draft Contact List Regulations may be found here.
The California State University (CSU) is looking for qualified individuals for nomination to the systemwide and campus-based Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Implementation and Oversight Committees. These Committees will provide the CSU with expertise to ensure compliance with the NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA, and will make recommendations to the CSU chancellor on matters of compliance and best practices. The Committee will also establish directives and guiding principles to help guide all CSU campuses. For campuses that have ancestral remains and cultural items, there will also be campus-based committees formed to assist in their repatriation efforts.
For more information, please see the Press Statement here.
SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
Office Phone (916) 373-3710
Email: nahc@nahc.ca.gov
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Commissioners will participate remotely. The public may participate and provide public comment during the public comment periods by telephone or zoom, and otherwise observe remotely in accordance with Bagley-Keene Open Meetings Act pursuant to Government Code Section 11123.2:
“In addition to the authorization to hold a meeting by teleconference pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 11123 and Section 11123.5, a state body may hold an open or closed meeting by teleconference as described in this section, provided the meeting complies with all of this section’s requirements and, except as set forth in this section, it also complies with all other applicable requirements of this article relating to the specific type of meeting.”
All meeting materials will be provided at the meeting, NAHC Website – http://www.nahc.ca.gov or written request to nahc@nahc.ca.gov.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://tkoworks.zoom.us/j/83335277493
Or Telephone:
Dial:
+1 669 900 6833
Enter the Webinar ID: 833 3527 7493
AGENDA
3:00 PM — CALL TO ORDER – Native American Heritage Commission
CLOSED SESSION
1. City of Corona WRF Lift Station No. 3 Project, Risk of Litigation (Government Code, § 11126(e)(2)(B)(i). (Michelle Carr, NAHC Chief Legal Counsel)1
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 Monday, November 20, 2023, to be read into the record. All submissions should include “Public Comment” in the subject line, your name, who you represent, and the subject you wish to address.
The public may comment on any item on the agenda before action is taken on the item.
6:00 PM — ADJOURNMENT – At the end of Public Comment or 6:00 PM, whichever is first.
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[1] City of Corona, lead agency, CEQA project: https://ceqanet.opr.ca.gov/2020060417/2 where Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 5097.98 is also applicable.
*The Native American Heritage Commission complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need additional information or assistance, please contact the Commission at (916) 373-3710 or via email at nahc@nahc.ca.gov. Our website address is: www.nahc.ca.gov. Follow us on Twitter: @CA_NAHC
