Federal laws, including the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Protection Act, require federal officials to consult with Native American tribes, Alaska Native Communities, Native Hawaiian organizations, and other stakeholders as part of every project with the potential to impact cultural resources on federal lands or using federal funds. The purpose of consultation is twofold: first, to include other parties in decision-making about resources that are important to them and; second, to provide opportunities for these parties to share information that helps cultural resource managers to identify and protect resources, understand their significance, and understand culturally-appropriate ways to care for them. Archeologists may be asked to join these discussions.
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, ACHP Section 106 Consultation about Archeology
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Recommended Approach for Consultation on Recovery of Significant Information from Archeological Sites (Synopsis)
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Consultation with Indian Tribes in the Section 106 Review Process: The Handbook
Conducting Consultation
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Bureau of Land ManagementTribal ConsultationHonoring our promises to tribes.
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Tennessee Valley AuthorityReconstruct a VillageCollaborating with the Muscogee Nation.
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National Park ServiceNatural & Cultural Resource ConsultationGuiding archeologists through consultation.
Last updated: April 3, 2023