Collaboration & Public Involvement - Tribal Relations
At the historic White House Tribal Nations Conference, President Obama signed a Memorandum on Tribal Consultation, pronouncing tribal consultation "a critical ingredient of a sound and productive Federal-tribal relationship." In keeping with this directive, and with our agency’s policies, we invited Tribes to participate in the collaborative process for the development of a new National Forest…
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Planting the seed
A tribal elder with the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana gathers a bundle of longleaf pine in the Kisatchie National Forest. According to the tribal elder, when selecting needles, it is good to gauge when selecting needles that exceeds the tips of your fingers to the crook of your elbow. (USDA Forest Service photo by Stacy Blomquist)
When Elliott Abbey…
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Alaska ornaments, art, and…unity
In Alaska, holiday cheer began early this year. Alaskans and Alaska Native peoples spent their long summer days tapping into their inner artist, crafting nearly fifteen thousand beautifully handmade ornaments to adorn the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.These ornaments are more than just impressive, festive decorations.Many of the ornaments honor the state’s rich and historic Indigenous culture, as…
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Healing the land
Sand Point borders inland wetlands that have been used for hundreds of years by the Ojibwe people to cultivate wild rice, known as Manoomin, which roughly translates to “the good berry” or “the good seed.” Wild rice is part of the reason why Native American Tribes settled in this region, however, the cultivation and consumption of this culturally…
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Anan Bay rebuild marks new chapter in Alaska cabins project
The reconstructed Anan Bay Cabin near Wrangell, Alaska. “Having these cabins in unique sites—beautiful places—encourages people to get out and use their public lands in a way they may not have, had these facilities not existed,” said Director of Recreation, Lands and Minerals James King. (USDA Forest Service…
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Blessing of Mount Democrat
Tribal representatives from the Rocky Mountain Region pose after a tribal blessing of Mount Democrat on Aug. 21, 2024. Members of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Northern Arapaho Tribe, Northern Cheyenne Tribe, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe, and Cheyenne and Arapaho…