Native American culture is rich and diverse, dating back thousands of years. The United States has a long history of discrimination against Native Americans. Many indigenous people have been displaced from their ancestral lands, and their cultures have been suppressed over generations. Please join our panelists including a Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Federal and State agency representatives, and experienced tribal engagement consultant as they share their perspectives on tribal consultation and engagement; the requirements of tribal consultation under Section 106, NEPA, and certain state laws; and best practices for tribal engagement. Come with your questions and gain insight regarding how to effectively facilitate tribal consultation and engagement.

Meet the Panelists

• Samantha Odegard, Upper Sioux Community Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
• Adam Savariego, Native American Affairs Coordinator, Governor Walz Office
• Josh Fitzpatrick, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Environmental Program Officer
• Jenny Bring, HDR Environmental Section Manager, MN/WI