Tribal Engagement Policies & Resources

Engagement Federally recognized Tribes are sovereign nations exercising government-to-government engagement with the United States. These engagements can take the form of either informal dialogue or legally required consultation.

For the last four years, Bears Ears National Monument has been at the center of a critical fight over Indigenous land rights. This awe-inspiring, culturally rich site was part of the largest removal of federal public land protections in U.S. history. But now that the monument is restored, could it serve as a model for Tribal collaboration in our parks?

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and AgenciesSUBJECT:       Uniform Standards for Tribal Consultation By