The Biden administration, members of Congress and Native tribes commemorated the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary on Monday — the first such preserve in California to be managed in cooperation with Indigenous peoples. The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, which has territory overlapping with the sanctuary and is the only federally recognized Chumash tribe, has been …
Rep. Deb Haaland, President Biden’s nominee for secretary of the Interior, testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. On Monday, Rep. Deb Haaland became the first Native American confirmed to serve in the president’s Cabinet — a historic moment celebrated by American Indians throughout the country. Jamul, San Diego County Jamul Indian Village …
