Author: Elizabeth T. Horton, PhD
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Sacred Sites, Sovereign Tools: Developing Cultural Protections for Your Tribe
Sacred Sites, Sovereign Tools: Developing Cultural Protections for Your Tribe Cultural Heritage Partners recently hosted a webinar titled “Sacred Sites, Sovereign Tools: Developing Cultural Protections...
Preserving the Truth: Why Historic Preservation Must Lead in the Fight for American Memory
In moments of national crisis, it’s natural to feel pulled toward the most visible front lines—immigration raids, climate rollbacks, attacks on reproductive rights. The Trump...
Department of Interior Implements Emergency Permitting Procedures Rubber-Stamping Energy Projects, Placing Cultural Resources at Great Risk of Damage
On April 23, 2025, the US Department of Interior (DOI) released emergency procedures for compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Policy...
Tribal Leaders Honor Their Champions in the General Assembly
Richmond, VA – On January 15, six federally recognized Tribal Nations headquartered in Virginia hosted their second annual Tribal Legislative Reception at the Library of...
Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Recent Decisions and their Impact for Heritage Management
This summer’s blockbuster US Supreme Court decision striking down a fundamental doctrine of administrative law could have profound ramifications for compliance with bedrock statutes governing...
Winnebago Tribe Pledges Appeal After Court Decision Regarding the Return of Their Children Under NAGPRA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Winnebago Tribe Pledges Appeal After Court Decision Regarding the Return of Their Children Under NAGPRA The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska will appeal...
Nansemond Indian Nation Regains Ownership of Ancestral Lands at Mattanock
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For media inquiries, please contact: Katherine Sorrell Attorney at Law Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC (713) 876-0014 katherine@culturalheritagepartners.com Suffolk, VA – Last week,...
New Commission Will Update Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Seven Virginia Tribes
On Monday, July 1st, representatives from Virginia’s federally recognized Tribes, a member of the scholarly community, and selected members of the General Assembly met for...
CHP Welcomes Leading Attorney to Indigenous Heritage Practice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kelly Lizarraga, Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC Phone: (703) 913-4818 Email: kellyl@culturalheritagepartners.com Richmond, Virginia – June 4, 2024. Cultural Heritage Partners,...
We’re Hiring: Temporary Paralegal & Administrator
UPDATE: This position has been filled. Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC (CHP) is a mission-driven law, policy, and strategy firm with offices in Richmond, VA, Washington,...
CHP Urges Federal Government to Improve Well-Being of Tribal Kids
On behalf of six federally recognized tribes in Virginia, Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC (CHP) advised the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service on ensuring...