Let's ask Valerie Grussing, the Executive Director of the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, anything on January 10 @3pm ET.
"NATHPO is the only national organization devoted to supporting Tribal historic preservation programs. Founded in 1998, NATHPO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership association of Tribal government officials who implement federal and Tribal preservation laws. NATHPO empowers Tribal preservation leaders protecting culturally important places that perpetuate Native identity, resilience, and cultural endurance."
Hosted on our Discord, this text based AMA will allow you to ask questions to learn more about NATHPO and tribal preservation efforts more broadly. Take a moment to learn about NATHPO today:
Use their directory to find a tribal historic preservation office near you!
The fight for Oak Flat continues today and NATHPO has been advocating for years!
It may be advantageous for you to attend their upcoming conference!
P.S. The pattern behind Valerie in the graphic is a digital reimagining of a rug created byDarlene Furcap. Her rug (and others) is currently for sale throughAdopt-A-Native Elder, an organization that works to help elders age in place.
BIO: As Executive Director of the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, Valerie is committed to protecting Native places through support, guidance, advocacy, and strengthening partnerships among Tribal Historic Preservation Officers. She enjoys group projects and creating collaborative solutions-focused programming. She is passionate about advocating for and elevating Native interests and voices in revitalizing Native cultures and reclaiming places. Valerie is honored to be part of an ongoing paradigm shift of decolonization grounded in sovereignty, self-determination, reconciliation, and healing.
Valerie holds a BA in History from North Carolina State University, an MA in Anthropology from the University of Iowa, and a PhD in Coastal Resources Management from East Carolina University.