Ethnographic Overview and Assessment of Pinnacles National Park

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified cooperative agreement to Portland State University for an Ethnographic Overview and Assessment of Pinnacles National Park. The project aims to produce a foundational baseline research report on the cultural affiliation of modern descendants of American Indian communities associated with the park. The project will involve conducting an assessment of research needs, identifying and acquiring relevant documents, interviewing select park-associated tribal members, and producing a comprehensive ethnographic database and a book-length narrative report. • The project will facilitate greater understanding of the cultural affiliation of modern descendants of American Indian communities to the park. • The project will provide knowledge about traditional land use and resource management practices. • The project will encourage tribal participation in collaborative research and document aspects of tribal culture and history. • The project will result in the creation of educational opportunities and a report suitable for publication. • The project will support the development of interpretive programs and Visitor Center exhibits.