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The National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO) is a non-profit membership organization of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs) that supports and encourages Tribal historic preservation programs. We provide guidance to preservation officials, elected representatives, and the public about national historic preservation legislation, policies, and regulations. We promote Tribal sovereignty, develop partnerships, and advocate for Tribes in governmental activities on preservation and funding issues.

Protecting Native Places

Empowering Tribal preservation leaders to protect culturally important places that perpetuate Native identity, resilience, and cultural endurance. Connections to cultural heritage sustain the health and vitality of Native peoples.

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Recent News

NATHPO June 10th 2025 News Release

June 10, 2025

Last week, the President, in a media availability with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, said of U.S. energy production, “We have so much oil and gas. You will not be able to buy it all.” This statement from the President aligns with U.S. Energy Information Administration’s analysis…

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NATHPO May 28th 2025 News Release

May 28, 2025

Today, the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO) responded to the US Supreme Court’s decision to turn away the Apache Stronghold’s appeal in their efforts to save Oak Flat, a site sacred to the Western Apache people. The U.S. Government is seeking to transfer…

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NATHPO May 22nd 2025 News Release

May 22, 2025

Today, the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO) responded to the Department of the Interior (DOI)’s recently issued “Secretarial Order 3431 – Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” The order instructs Bureaus and offices within DOI “to ensure that all…

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Fort Belknap Tribal Lands

THPO Medicine Circle

This event and all events in this series are open to only THPO & THPO staff. We appreciate others are interested in this topic, but this is a space for THPOs.

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THPO Forum: Policy & Practice

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