August 2025
Navigating Partnerships: An Introduction to the Tribal Liaison Role and Tribal Consultation
Speaker's Series Presentation
Dr. Kathrina Aben, Archaeologist/District Tribal Liaison for the Bureau of Land Management
This talk was an introduction to the vital role of tribal liaisons in federal agencies. Tribal liaisons serve as important bridges between the U.S. government and tribal sovereign nations and communities, ensuring that the government carries out its trust responsibilities through the inclusion of Native values, beliefs, and practices in the management of public land. We will discuss the role of tribal liaisons, define what is tribal consultation, understand the legal and ethical necessities, and explore best practices. An understanding of this critical role and consultation process will help to enrich archaeological practices by recognizing the importance that cultural landscapes, places, and archaeological sites have in the daily lives of Native communities.
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