INFORMATION PAPER ON CULTURAL LANDSCAPES: Understanding and Interpreting Indigenous Places and Landscapes
May 02, 2025
Synopsis
Archaeologists and others working in the field of historic preservation benefit from better
understanding and more inclusive interpretations of indigenous1 sites and places, including Traditional
Cultural Places (TCPs)2 and cultural landscapes encountered during cultural resource surveys or research
projects. While non-indigenous landscapes exist across the country and need to be considered as well, this
information paper focuses on indigenous landscapes. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act (NHPA) requires federal agencies engaged in undertakings to identify and assess effects of their actions on historic properties, including indigenous landscapes considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
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