Recommendations for Improving Tribal-Federal Consultation

September 14, 2015

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING TRIBAL-FEDERAL CONSULTATION

Tribal consultation remains a challenge, not just in historic preservation but in all aspects of the tribal- federal relationship. Tribal leaders continue to raise concerns about consultation to Administration officials at White House Tribal Nations Conferences and in meetings with federal officials. Federal officials often face challenges in meeting the conflicting priorities of tribal consultation and their mission and project obligations. They also raise concerns about these challenges and seek advice and assistance from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) regarding tribal consultation.