Traditional Cultural Districts — An Opportunity for Alaska Tribes to Protect Subsistence and Traditional Lands

19 Pages Posted: 22 Aug 2015

Date Written: May 5, 2015

Abstract

Alaska tribes have limited control over their traditional lands and waters. Tribes may increase their influence through a Traditional Cultural District designation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This designation does not stop development, but requires federal agencies to consult with tribes regarding potential development that may impact the district. The consultation right applies regardless of whether a tribe owns or has formally designated the district. In Alaska, where no Traditional Cultural Districts exist as of 2014, there is potential for designating large areas of land or water that correspond to the range of traditionally important species.

Suggested Citation

Ristroph, Elizaveta, Traditional Cultural Districts — An Opportunity for Alaska Tribes to Protect Subsistence and Traditional Lands (May 5, 2015). Alaska Law Review, Vol. 31, No. 2, 2015, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2648413

Elizaveta Ristroph (Contact Author)

University of Hawaii at Manoa ( email )

Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Saunders Hall 107 2424 Maile Way
Honolulu, HI NA 96822
United States

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