Abstract
This research treats recent cases at Katmai National Park and Preserve to review the effectiveness of tribal consultation. As mandated by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the federal government must consult with Indian tribes pursuant to fulfilling obligations directed in Executive Order 13175. Drawing upon experiences coordinating consultation and leading interviews, I demonstrate how federal agencies can develop a consultation model to reconcile the shortcomings of the NHPA. This research counters persistent failures to honor tribal self-determination by prioritizing the duty to consult in a meaningful way.