Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on June 4, 2024 - 12:45 GMT

CHP Welcomes Leading Attorney to Indigenous Heritage Practice

RICHMOND, VA, USA, June 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC (CHP) is pleased to welcome Ms. Jessie Barrington, a prominent Indian law practitioner, to the firm. Jessie’s practice will focus on general counsel matters for …

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Published on April 10, 2024 - 18:49 GMT

Tribal Nations React to Virginia Governor’s Changes to Tribal Consultation Bill

RICHMOND, VA, USA, April 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, Governor Youngkin amended a bill passed by the General Assembly affirming the Commonwealth’s obligation to consult with Tribal Nations before granting an array of state permits for …

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Published on March 18, 2024 - 15:01 GMT

Virginia Tribal Nations Celebrate General Assembly Passage of Tribal Consultation Bill

RICHMOND, VA, USA, March 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Virginia General Assembly passed a bill affirming the Commonwealth’s obligation to consult with federally recognized Tribal Nations before granting state permits for projects that may impact …

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Published on March 14, 2024 - 16:51 GMT

Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC Announces New Partner: Dr. Jennifer Morris

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC (“CHP”) is delighted to announce the promotion of Dr. Jennifer Morris, a lawyer and art historian, to Partner, effective February 26, 2024. Dr. …

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Published on January 17, 2024 - 21:15 GMT

Winnebago Tribe Sues U.S. Army for Return of Remains of Children from Infamous Carlisle Boarding School

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, USA, January 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska sued the U.S. Army in federal court seeking repatriation of the remains of two children who died at the infamous Carlisle Boarding School. Carlisle …

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Published on November 30, 2023 - 21:12 GMT

Preservation Society of Newport County Provides Further Insights Regarding Its Appeal of Two Wind Farms Off the RI Coast

NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, USA, November 30, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, in response to numerous media inquiries, the Preservation Society of Newport County released additional responsive information about its announcement on November 22, 2023, that it …

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Published on October 11, 2023 - 17:07 GMT

Simons Medal of Excellence to be Awarded to Preservation Law and Technology Pioneers Marion and Greg Werkheiser

CHARLESTON, SC, USA, October 11, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The College of Charleston’s School of the Arts will present Marion and Greg Werkheiser, pioneers in the global practice of cultural heritage law and trailblazers in the use of emerging …

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Published on August 9, 2023 - 21:30 GMT

MCMA Celebrates Return of Wounded Indian Sculpture 65 Years After Theft

QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS, USA, August 9, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association (“MCMA”) today announced the impending return of the monumental Wounded Indian sculpture to its native Boston 65 years after its theft. The …

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Published on August 2, 2023 - 13:00 GMT

UPPER MATTAPONI INDIAN TRIBE REACQUIRES ANCESTRAL LANDS

KING WILLIAM, VA, USA, August 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe reacquired 855 acres of its ancestral lands along its namesake Mattaponi River in Virginia. Three adjoining parcels within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed will be …

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Published on May 31, 2023 - 18:15 GMT

MCMA Provides Further Insights Regarding Its Claim to Ownership of the Wounded Indian Sculpture

QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS, USA, May 31, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following last week’s front page Washington Post article, the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association (MCMA) issues this statement about its ongoing efforts to reclaim the Wounded …

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Published on January 30, 2023 - 17:22 GMT

Tribal Nations in Virginia Mark 5 Years Since Federal Recognition

RICHMOND, VA, USA, January 30, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week six Tribal Nations in Virginia observed the fifth anniversary of the United States formally recognizing their sovereign governments. Recognition has enabled the tribes to build …

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Published on May 16, 2022 - 15:35 GMT

Embattled Montpelier Votes at Last to Share Governance with Descendants

First Step in Repairing Leadership, Reputation, Finances ORANGE, VIRGINIA, USA, May 16, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This morning The Montpelier Foundation board of directors voted to welcome eleven new members drawn from a list of twenty esteemed …

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Published on May 4, 2022 - 17:59 GMT

UPPER MATTAPONI PLACES LAND INTO TRUST

Sharon Indian School and Tribe’s Government Center are Now Tribal Land KING WILLIAM , VIRGINIA, USA, May 4, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bureau of Indian Affairs accepted two parcels of land into trust for the benefit of the Upper Mattaponi Indian …

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Published on April 28, 2022 - 20:48 GMT

Descendants Committee Announces 20 Esteemed Candidates for Montpelier Board

Calls on Foundation to Drop Delay Ploy and Seat New Members on May 16 ORANGE, VIRGINIA, USA, April 28, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the Montpelier Descendants Committee (MDC) announced a slate of twenty candidates who are ready to immediately fill …

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Published on April 18, 2022 - 18:05 GMT

Embattled Montpelier CEO Begins Purge of Whistleblowing Employees

After Public Promises Not to Retaliate, Young Fires Long-Serving Staff; MDC Calls for CEO, Board Chair Resignation; National Trust Condemns Foundation’s Action ORANGE , VIRGINIA, USA, April 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This morning Roy Young, CEO of …

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Published on April 11, 2022 - 19:38 GMT

Marion Werkheiser Joins Board of PaleoWest

PaleoWest, one of the largest cultural resource management firms in the U.S., announces the appointment of Marion F. Werkheiser to its Board of Directors. PHOENIX, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PaleoWest, one of the …

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Published on April 11, 2022 - 16:44 GMT

Coalition for the Protection of New Market Heights Battlefield Applauds Decision to Terminate Development Contract

VARINA, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VARINA, VA – April 11, 2022 – Today the Coalition for the Protection of New Market Heights Battlefield applauded the decision of the nation’s largest homebuilder, D.R. Horton, to …

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Published on March 28, 2022 - 20:40 GMT

Montpelier Sparks National Backlash with Board Vote to Abandon Shared Governance with Descendants of the Enslaved

Thousands Sign Petition Condemning Action; Montpelier Staff Rebuke Employer; National Trust Warns of “Irreparable Harm” to Montpelier’s Legacy ORANGE , VIRGINIA, USA, March 28, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Montpelier Foundation CEO and board have …

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