WebAug 18, 2024 · Chuck Sams, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, swore his oath of office Thursday, Dec. 16, 2024, as director of the National Park Service. WebDec 8, 2024 · “National parks are really amazing places and we want everyone to experience them,” said National Park Service Director Chuck Sams. “The entrance fee-free days encourage people to discover the beauty, history and inspiration awaiting them in more than 400 national parks throughout the country.”
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WebNov 20, 2024 · CNN — The US Senate unanimously approved Charles “Chuck” Sams III this week to be National Park Service’s 19th director, which will end a nearly five-year lapse in leadership at the agency.... WebNov 20, 2024 · Charles “Chuck” F Sams III made history this week in becoming the first-ever Native American confirmed to lead the National Park Service. Sams, an enrolled … ctc north in hamburg probanden
Charles F. Sams III Sworn In as National Park Service …
WebMar 20, 2024 · Last month, after Charles “Chuck” Sams III participated in a panel discussion at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) executive committee winter session in Washington D.C., he spent twenty minutes taking photos with admirers and well-wishers who were excited to get their picture taken with him. As the first Native … WebAs director of the NPS, Sams has identified improving accessibility in national parks through funds allocated through the Great American Outdoors Act as a policy priority. In … WebOct 11, 2024 · I greeted the news of Umatilla tribal leader Chuck Sams's nomination to lead the National Park Service with both surprise and a certain amount of optimism. If confirmed, he will be the first citizen of a federally recognized tribe to lead the NPS since the agency was created in 1916. ctcn philippines