Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission

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KENTUCKY NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION

AGENDA

​Past Meeting Agenda

January 14, 2023

10:00 AM. EST

Via ZOOM

OPEN MEETING                           Helen Danser, Chair

SILENT PRAYE​R

WELCOME

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

November 12, 2022

STAFF REPORT                             Tressa Brown

CHAIR’S REPORT                         Helen Danser, Chair

SHORT RANGE PLANS               Commissioners

COMMITTEE REPORTS

¨ Education Chris Robinson

¨ Legislative Venus Evans

¨ Resources Mike Dunn

¨ Preservation Dwight Cropper

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

¨ Ripple Effects Team                     Perry Thomas,

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SILENT PRAYER

ADJOURNMENT​

​General Information

The Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission was established in 1996 (KRS 171.820-171.822) to recognize and promote Native American contributions and influence in Kentucky’s history and culture. The commission has 17 members (the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary or designee, plus 16 members appointed by the Governor), eight of whom are required to be of Native American heritage. The commission also includes representatives from institutions of higher learning, archaeology, Native American arts and the public.

Our Vision

All Kentuckians will recognize, appreciate and understand the significant contributions Native Americans have made to Kentucky’s rich cultural heritage.  Through education and increased awareness, the people of Kentucky will understand the histories, cultures and matters of concern to Native American peoples.

Our Goals

• To promote increased awareness of the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission within state agencies
  
• To promote the role and importance of Native American peoples to the history and development of the Commonwealth through teacher education, media relations, and public education
  
• To develop and promote an accurate depiction of Native Americans through media relations, research, and educational programs
  
• To develop programs, events, and materials for and about Native American peoples
  
• To serve as a clearinghouse for information for and about Native Americans in Kentucky
  
• To develop and maintain partnerships between Native American peoples, agencies, and organizations in promoting the goals and objectives of the Commission
  
• To promote conservation and preservation of the cultures, ideals, and artifacts of Native Americans in Kentucky
  
• To promote existing and needed legislation to protect and promote the heritage of Native American peoples
  

Educational Initiatives

• Native American Heritage Month Poster
• Teaching About American Indians: Stereotypes and Contributions​​, a Resource Packet for Kentucky Teachers
  
• A Native Presence: A Companion Guide For Middle and Elementary School Teachers (Grades 4-8), for use with KET program, A Native Presence
  
• Native Americans: Who Are They Today? A Discipline-Based Unit in Social Studies for Grades 4-5 (co-funded by the Kentucky Department of Education)
• Initiated planning for a Kentucky Native American Arts and Cultural Center

Sponsored Activities

• Annual Living Archaeology Weekend at Red River Gorge, Gladie Cultural Environmental Center