Cultural Monitoring
The ceremonial and cultural items left by our ancestors reflect the religious beliefs, rituals, customs, and practices of our Tribe. If items are discovered in a particular location, the site is part of a sacred, religious, or cultural landscape where these items remain today. They were left in this place for a specific reason and purpose. The Cultural Monitoring Department is committed to protecting our Tribe’s important cultural resources.
Projects & Training
The Cultural Resources Manager assigns Cultural Monitors to particular projects to represent our Tribe. At all designated projects, the Cultural Monitors and qualified archaeologists are present for the duration of all ground-disturbing activities, including installation of utilities, road construction, grading for residential lots, and excavations for the construction of residential/commercial structures.
All Cultural Monitors are required to undergo training on the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and the California Environmental Quality Act, in addition to any other training that may become relevant to a particular job site.