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Historic Preservation

Goals

  • Management, research, interpretation, protection and development of sites of historic significance on Tribal lands.
  • Consult with Federal, State, Local and Tribal agencies to ensure compliance with historic preservation responsibilities.
  • Ensure Anishinaabe Bimaadiziwin Kinoomaagewin (life teachings) and Anishinaabemowin (language) are continued for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and other entities.

Objectives

  • Create capacity of the Historic Preservation Department to complete mission and goals through staffing, policy, procedure, facilities development, and appropriate training.
  • Seek Grant funding where and when appropriate.
  • Coordinate cultural, historical and traditional events of Tribal entities.
  • Respond to National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and related requests and issues.
  • Inventory historic properties, items or collections and archives for preservation.

Additional Information

  • Contact Historic Preservation for coordination of and assistance for cultural events.
  • Contact the Historic Preservation Department with information about sites of historic, cultural or religious significance.
  • Contact the Historic Preservation Department if a known site is endangered.
  • Contact the Historic Preservation Department for possible recording of events for archival or other purposes.
  • “Day with Our Elders” project continues.
  • Outreach and presentations for schools and other organizations.