California Valley Miwok Tribe citizens gathered at the California State Capitol in Sacramento
Departments

Tribal Departments.

The standing committees that serve the California Valley Miwok Tribe.

Standing Committees

Each committee is established under the CVMT constitution and serves a defined function in tribal governance.

Native lupine wildflowers blooming in the Sierra Nevada foothills, ancestral Miwok homeland

Cultural Resources

Stewardship of cultural heritage; identification and protection of culturally significant sites; consultation with federal and state agencies on NAGPRA and Section 106. Visit Department

Miwok youth engaged in culturally grounded learning and education

Education

Coordination of educational resources and support for the academic advancement of tribal citizens across all stages of learning. Visit Department

California native wildflowers in bloom across the Carrizo Plain grasslands

Enrollment

Administration of tribal enrollment under the CVMT Constitution. Maintenance of accurate citizenship records and processing of enrollment applications. Visit Department

Lupine wildflowers blooming across a Sierra Nevada foothill meadow on ancestral Miwok land

Financial

Oversight of tribal budgets, financial reporting, and the transparent administration of the tribe's resources, contracts, and federal program funding. Visit Department

Miwok children at a tribal community gathering, representing the families ICWA protects

ICWA

Coordination of cases under the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, working to protect the connection of tribal children to family, community, and culture. Visit Department

Council Authority

Each committee reports to the Tribal Council.

All standing committees are chartered under the CVMT Constitution adopted in October 2024 and operate under the supervision of the elected Tribal Council.

About the Council

Member Access

Committee Resources

Tribal Council members, committee chairs, and authorized staff can sign in to access shared committee documents.



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