Cultural Goals and Objectives

   

Protect and preserve the traditional cultural resources, values and practices of the Round Valley Indian Tribes. 

Cultural Resource Objectives

• Establish a Cultural Preservation Department.

• Apply for Historic Preservation Fund grants available through the National Park Service.

• Develop and implement a long-range Cultural Resource Preservation Plan.

• Develop the capabilities to apply for status as a Tribal Historic Preservation Office.

• Provide cultural resource impact assessment for projects on tribal lands.

• Maintain and expand the Tribes’ cultural resource database.

• Protect sensitive cultural sites.

• Assert right-of-way access to landlocked lands and along traditional trails.

• Designate land for recreation and cultural activities such as swimming, hiking, acorn gathering, plant and basket material gathering and berry picking.

• Develop a language preservation program via grant funding programs.

• Promote an understanding of the relationship between tribal culture and environmental health.

• Promote cultural activities.

• Promote sustainable hunting and fishing practices.

• Establish a Tribal Cultural Center and Museum.