Protected areas need to represent the full breadth of experiences of people living in the United States and honor co-design and co-management with Indigenous and local communities. This session will highlight efforts to make our National Marine Sanctuary System and marine monuments more inclusive of all people.
Opening Remarks
- The Honorable Salud Carbajal, U.S. House of Representatives, CA-24
- The Honorable Kaiali’i Kahele, U.S. House of Representatives, HI-02
Moderator
- Kris Sarri, President and CEO, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Speakers
- Keola Lindsay, Hawai`i Island Trustee, Office of Hawaiian Affairs
- Janine Ledford, Executive Director and Makah Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Makah Cultural and Research Center
- Violet Sage Walker, Vice Chairwoman, Northern Chumash Tribal Council
- Justin Dunnavant, Ph.D., President, Society of Black Archaeologists