Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni — Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon Monument Advisory Committee

The Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni — Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC) is chartered in accordance with the Presidential Proclamation that created the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni — Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument. The goal of the MAC is to provide advice and information to the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture through the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service, relating to the development of the monument's management plan. The MAC may also, where appropriate, give advice on management of the National Monument.

How Do I Get Involved? 

Attend a MAC Meeting 

Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni — Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon MAC meetings are open to the public. Each meeting, when scheduled, will be held in-person with a virtual option. 

Become a Committee Member

Representatives of the committee are selected by the Secretary of the Interior in collaboration with the Secretary of Agriculture. Calls for nominations are open from August 20 to November 4, 2024.

Read our letter to prospective nominees to the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni — Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon Monument Advisory Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Monument Advisory Committee?

As directed by the Presidential Proclamation establishing the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni — Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument, the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni — Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument Advisory Committee was chartered by the Department of the Interior to provide the Secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, and the Secretary of Agriculture, through the U.S. Forest Service. Information and advice regarding the development of the management plan and as appropriate, management of the Monument.

Who serves on the Monument Advisory Committee?

We are recruiting applicants to fill 15 seats on the MAC. Members will be appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, as follows, and will serve 3-year terms:

• A representative of the Arizona Game and Fish Department;  
• A representative employed by a state agency;  
• An elected official from local government;  
• Three representatives of Tribal interests;  
• A representative of developed outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle users, or commercial recreation activities in the Monument;  
• A representative of the conservation community;  
• A representative of wildlife, hunting, or fishing organizations;  
• A representative of cultural or historical interests;  
• A representative of the scientific community;  
• A representative of the ranching community;  
• A representative of local business owners; and  
• Two representatives of the public-at-large.

What will the Monument Advisory Committee do?

• Attend the two to four meetings and/or tours scheduled each year 
• Provide BLM & U.S. Forest Service officials with opinions and advice that represents the advisory committee member’s point-of-view, experience and knowledge and their reflection on data presented 
• Provide feedback from the committee to specific interest groups about BLM and U.S. Forest Service activities

How do I apply to become a member of the Monument Advisory Committee? 

Please email your nomination package to Rachel Carnahan, public affairs specialist, at BLM_AZ_ASDO_BNIK_MAC@blm.gov by Nov. 4, 2024.

What is in a nomination package?

Nominations should include a resume providing an adequate description of the nominee's qualifications, including information that would enable the Department of the Interior to make an informed decision regarding the membership requirements of the Monument Advisory Committee and permit the Department of the Interior to contact a potential member. 

Nominees are strongly encouraged to include letter(s) of recommendation from Tribal Councils, employers, associations, professional organizations, and/or other organizations that indicate support by a meaningful constituency for the nominee. Nominees should indicate any BLM or U.S. Forest Service permits, leases, or licenses that they hold personally or are held by their employer.

The nomination package should include a list of all of the categories the nominee is interested in representing. 

Need help? Read our letter to prospective nominees to the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni — Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon Monument Advisory Committee.

What is the difference between the Monument Advisory Committee and co-stewardship?

The Monument Advisory Committee will consist of members representing interests identified in the Presidential Proclamation. This committee will provide input to BLM and U.S. Forest Service regarding the development of the management plan and as appropriate, management of the Monument. Representatives of this committee will be selected by the Secretary of the Interior. 

Tribal nations will co-steward the monument. Co-stewardship refers to a broad range of working relationships and can include co-management, collaborative and cooperative management and tribally led stewardship which can be implemented through cooperative agreements, memoranda of understanding, self-governance agreements and other mechanisms. Tribal nations will select their representative who will serve in this capacity. Co-stewardship will be both through written agreements and meetings with Tribal nations, BLM and U.S. Forest Service.