Mostly at a park level, projects encompass a broad range of research, operational, and educational activities across all aspects of cultural resource stewardship activities, including but not…

The National Park Service (NPS) awarded a $170,866 Cooperative Agreement under the Cultural Resources Management program (CFDA 15.946) to the Hoonah City School District in Hoonah, Alaska. The agreement, with a performance period from September 15, 2024 to January 30, 2026, will provide a framework for co-stewardship programs that encompass a broad range of research, operational, and educational activities focused on cultural resource stewardship. Key initiatives include developing and implementing culturally-responsive, place-based curricula that connect Hoonah youth with Glacier Bay National Park, supporting the preservation of the Ingt language through homeland language programs, and providing career exploration opportunities for Hoonah youth at the National Park Service. The agreement aims to preserve cultural heritage, engage the local community, and cultivate the next generation of cultural resource management professionals.

Mostly at a park level, projects encompass a broad range of research, operational, and educational activities across all aspects of cultural resource stewardship activities, including but not limited to inventory, monitoring, research, rehabilitation, reconstruction, restoration, preservation, documentation, data recovery, education, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. This agreement will provide a framework for CO-stewardship programs including developing and implementing culturally-responsive, place-based curricula that connect hoonah youth with glacier BAY homeland supporting the preservation of the ingt language through programs focused on homeland language curricula, and providing opportunities for hoonah youth to explore and experience the range of careers available at the national park service. Beneficiaries include state and local governments, federally recognized indian tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, educational or scientific institutions, associations, individuals.