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Understanding the HEARTH Act Nikki Pieratos, Center for Indian Country Development National Tribal Land Staff Conference Prior Lake, MN March 27, 2019. Mission We support the prosperity of Native Nations through actionable research and community collaboration. Panelists.
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Understanding the HEARTH Act Nikki Pieratos, Center for Indian Country Development National Tribal Land Staff Conference Prior Lake, MN March 27, 2019
Mission We support the prosperity of Native Nations through actionable research and community collaboration.
Panelists • Matthew Carriaga, Ho-Chunk Nation, WI • Charles Meloy, Citizen Potawatomi Nation, OK • Dale Denny, Makah Agency, WA
Understanding the HEARTH Act • Overview • Costs and Benefits • Challenges and Implementation
Leasing and titling issues are at the heart of unlocking the potential of homeownership and business development on trust lands.
The HEARTH Act of 2012 • Reduce federal bureaucratic processes • Return land use control to tribes Increase economic development
HEARTH Act Challenges • Funding for implementation • Resources for establishing land use and leasing programs • Environmental review process • Lease enforcement • Others?
Considerations for implementing HEARTH: • Are land, title, and leasing a tribal priority? • Are current BIA lease approvals timely? • Are there sufficient administrative and financial resources? • Does in-house staff expertise exist or are their resources to train staff?
Questions? Center for Indian Country Development: cicd@mpls.frb.org Ho-Chunk Realty: matthew.carriaga@ho-chunk.com Citizen Potawatomi Real Estate Services: charles.meloy@potawatomi.org Makah Tribal Realty: dale.denney@makah.com