Tribal Committees  


The Tribal Committees and their purpose.

Culture Committee

Purpose: To collect, preserve and educate within our Tribe, the culture and traditions of Language, Basketry and Dance. Education To develop, implement, support and encourage tribal members to broaden and improve their lives through education.

Fish & Game Committee

Purpose:To foster a working relationship with the State of California and the Federal Agencies who are currently regulating our hunting and fishing rights within our aboriginal territory.

Election Board

Purpose: To supervise and conduct all Tribal elections including nominations.

Enrollment Committee

Purpose: To meet regularly to review and act on applicant’s eligibility for membership.

Events Committee

Purpose: To plan and execute special events for the Tribal youth including Halloween, Christmas and Easter celebrations

ICWA Committee

Purpose: To promote the best interests of Tolowa Indian children in child custody proceedings and offer secure foster family placement that achieves stability and security of the children and families.

Higher Education

Purpose: To provide advice and communicating feedback from Tribal members on issues, policies and programs related to meeting the education needs of the Tribe.

Housing Committee

Purpose: To promote safe, sanitary, decent and affordable housing for tribal members.

Language Committee

Purpose: To promote, protect, preserve and enhance the Tolowa language, culture and traditions.

NAGPRA Committee

Purpose: To ensure the return of Tolowa human remains, sacred objects, funerary objects and objects of cultural patrimony to the tribe under the provisions of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

TCAP Committee

Purpose: To support the development, implementation, enhancement, and continuing operation of tribal judicial systems

TERT Committee

Mission: To assist in improving the Tribal communities preparedness for handling emergencies.