FAQs About Snowmaking at Arizona Snowbowl:
Cultural & Native American Considerations
What direction does the Coconino National Forest follow
when it comes to Native American involvement? The Coconino
National Forest complies with and follows laws, regulations and
policies that direct us through this process. These authorities
include the National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental
Policy Act, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, and Presidential
Executive Order 130007.
How does the Forest Service reach out to tribes? Forest
Service managers, archaeologists and other employees have used a
variety of means, including open houses, media contacts, and attending
reservation events, to reach out to general tribal populations.
All this has been done in addition to our normal government-to-government
relationship with tribes. The government-to-government approach
has included hundreds of meetings, phone calls, and letters—all
directed towards consultation.
Why does the Forest Service give more preference to Native
American religion than to other religions? We’re
not. The Forest Service is legally mandated to consult with Tribes
on federal actions and to specifically consider the effects of our
actions upon traditional cultural and religious practices. Further,
we have established a long track record in consulting with tribes
on any number of issues and proposals related to the Peaks and other
values they hold in association with the Coconino NF.
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