PUBLIC SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
Office Phone (916) 373-3710
Email: nahc@nahc.ca.gov
Location:
California Natural Resources Agency
715 P Street
Room: 2-201, Media Room
Sacramento, CA 95814
Thursday, March 20, 2025
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
This meeting will be conducted via teleconference with remote attendance. Commissioners in excess of a quorum may participate remotely.
To attend by telephone dial:
+1 (916) 573-2034
Enter the meeting ID: 551 701 245 #
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 https://nahc.ca.gov or by written request to nahc@nahc.ca.gov. Confidential materials exempt.
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
AGENDA
2:30PM — CALL TO ORDER — NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
- Welcome
- Roll Call
- Introduction of Commissioners and Staff
- Traditional Opening
CLOSED SESSION
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))
ACTION
1. Discussion and possible action in the matter of City of Corona v. Native American Heritage Commission, Superior Court of Riverside County, Case No. CV-RI-24-00445.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes for each speaker, unless otherwise determined by the Commission.
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.
* 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
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
Office Phone (916) 373-3710
Email: nahc@nahc.ca.gov
Location:
East End Complex
1500 Capitol Ave
Room: Auditorium
Sacramento, CA 95814
Friday, January 17, 2025
10:00 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/2025-01-17
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
AGENDA
10:00 AM — CALL TO ORDER — NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
- Welcome
- Roll Call
- Introduction of Commissioners and Staff
- Traditional Opening
ACTION
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes, (Chairperson Pagaling)
a. October 18, 2024, Open Session
b. October 18, 2024, Closed Session
2. 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 October 18, 2024, draft
b. Commission to consider adopting updated draft CalNAGPRA mediation and dispute resolution regulations
c. Commission to consider authorizing staff to file the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Action with the Office of Administrative Law to begin the formal rulemaking process
i. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Action
3. Calendar Dates and Locations for FY 2024-25 Commission Meetings (Steven Quinn, Acting Executive Secretary)
a. Friday, April 18, 2025 – Location TBD
b. Friday, July 18, 2025 – Location TBD
4. CSU Chancellor’s Office updates regarding AB 389 compliance, including Systemwide Policy Development (Samantha Cypret, Executive Director, Office of Tribal Relations, Office of the Chancellor, California State University)
5. CSU Draft Systemwide Policy/NAHC Comments (Mario Pallari, Attorney)
6. CSU Systemwide/Campus Repatriation and Oversight Committee Nominations (Mario Pallari, Attorney)
CSU Fullerton
a. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Alexandro Gradilla, CSU Representative, CSU Fullerton
CSU Northridge
b. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Mark Villasenor, Non-Federally Recognized Representative, CSU Northridge
c. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Kalani Heinz, CSU Native American Studies Representative, CSU Northridge
CSU Fresno State
d. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Felix Christman, Federally Recognized Representative, CSU Fresno State
e. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Ted Atkins, Federally Recognized Representative, CSU Fresno State
CSU Channel Islands
f. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Nakia Zavalla, Federally Recognized Representative, CSU Channel Islands
7. UC Systemwide/Campus Repatriation and Oversight Committee Nominations (Mario Pallari, Attorney)
UC Davis
a. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Flaman McCloud, Federally Recognized Representative, UC Davis
CLOSED SESSION
8. 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
9. Executive Secretary Report, (Steven Quinn, Acting Executive Secretary)
10. 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 Tuesday, January 14, 2025. 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.
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.
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
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!
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.
