NATIVE AMERICAN

Kyla Hastie
Telephone: 706/613-9493 ext. 233
Fax: 404/679-7286
kyla_hastie@fws.gov

The Southeast Region is committed to working with federally recognized Native American Tribes in the conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources. The Native American Liaison provides communication and support to Native American Tribes and organizations to promote cooperative fish and wildlife activities. Special emphasis is placed on facilitating the provision of technical assistance to tribes and the establishment of cooperative, partnership activities and projects. For example, the Region has developed a strong, ongoing partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians that involves providing trout eggs and fingerlings to the Tribal Fish Hatchery to support a recreational trout fishery, conducting an annual fish health inspection, and conducting analyses and providing recommendations to improve hatchery operations.

Questions and Answers on the relationship between the Endangered Species Act and Tribal Trust Responsibilities also provide you valuable information.

The federally recognized Native American Tribes in the Southeast Region are:
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• Catawba Indian Nation, Catawba, SC

• Chitimacha Indian Tribe of Louisiana, Charenton, LA

• Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, Elton, LA

• Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Cherokee, NC

• Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, Jena, LA

• Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, Miami, Florida

• Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Philadelphia, MS

• Poarch Creek Indians, Atmore, AL

• Seminole Tribe of Florida, Hollywood, FL

• Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, Marksville, LA

• Native American Fish and Wildlife Society

• United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc.