Cultural Councils

1. The Grand Indigenous Nations Park (USA, Canada, Mexico)

  • National Congress of American Indians (USA)

    • Description: The oldest and largest organization representing Native American and Alaska Native tribal governments.

    • Contact: NCAI Contact Page

  • Assembly of First Nations (Canada)

    • Description: Advocates for First Nations citizens in Canada on issues such as treaties, indigenous rights, and land claims.

    • Contact: AFN Contact Information

  • Instituto Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas (Mexico)

    • Description: Government institute dedicated to the development and preservation of indigenous cultures in Mexico.

    • Contact: INPI Contact Page

  • Embassy of the United States in [Host Country]

  • Embassy of Canada in [Host Country]

    • Description: Promotes Canadian culture and supports diplomatic relations.

    • Contact: Canadian Embassy Contact Information

  • Embassy of Mexico in [Host Country]

    • Description: Facilitates cultural and diplomatic relations between Mexico and the host country.

    • Contact: Mexican Embassy Contact Information

  • Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian (USA)

    • Description: Museum dedicated to the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans.

    • Contact: NMAI Contact Page

  • First Peoples' Cultural Council (Canada)

    • Description: Supports the revitalization of Indigenous languages, arts, and cultural heritage in British Columbia.

    • Contact: FPCC Contact Information

  • Mexican Cultural Institute

    • Description: Promotes Mexican art and culture abroad.

    • Contact: Mexican Cultural Institute Contact


2. Celtic & Norse Legacy Park (Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia, Germany)

  • The National Trust for Scotland

    • Description: Conserves and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage.

    • Contact: NTS Contact Page

  • Heritage Ireland

    • Description: Manages national monuments and historic properties in Ireland.

    • Contact: Heritage Ireland Contact

  • Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage

    • Description: Responsible for the management of cultural heritage in Norway.

    • Contact: Norwegian Directorate Contact

  • Swedish National Heritage Board

    • Description: Government agency responsible for heritage and historic environment issues in Sweden.

    • Contact: Swedish National Heritage Board Contact

  • Embassy of the United Kingdom in [Host Country]

    • Description: Represents UK interests and facilitates cultural exchanges.

    • Contact: UK Embassy Contact Information

  • Embassy of Ireland in [Host Country]

    • Description: Promotes Irish culture and supports diplomatic relations.

    • Contact: Irish Embassy Contact Information

  • Embassy of Norway in [Host Country]

    • Description: Facilitates cultural and diplomatic relations between Norway and the host country.

    • Contact: Norwegian Embassy Contact Information

  • Embassy of Sweden in [Host Country]

    • Description: Represents Swedish interests and promotes cultural ties.

    • Contact: Swedish Embassy Contact Information

  • Goethe-Institut (Germany)

    • Description: Promotes German culture and language worldwide.

    • Contact: Goethe-Institut Contact

3. Samurai & Shamanic Kingdom (Japanese Islands)

  • Japan Foundation

    • Description: Promotes international cultural exchange and mutual understanding.

    • Contact: Japan Foundation Contact

  • Embassy of Japan in [Host Country]

    • Description: Represents Japanese interests and facilitates cultural exchanges.

    • Contact: Japanese Embassy Contact Information

•      Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō) – Government of Japan

  • Description: The central agency overseeing the preservation of Japan's historical and cultural assets, including Samurai heritage sites.

  • Contact:

    • Address: 3-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

    • Tel: +81 3-5253-4111

    • Website: www.bunka.go.jp

•      The Kyoto Samurai & Ninja Museum

  • Description: A hands-on experience and exhibition center dedicated to the history and legacy of the Samurai and Ninja.

  • Contact:

•      The Japan Foundation

  • Description: A leading institution promoting Japanese culture, including historical preservation and education on the Samurai era.

  • Contact:

    • Address: 4-4-1 Yotsuya, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

    • Website: www.jpf.go.jp

•      Meiji Jingu Intercultural Research Institute

  • Description: A center studying Japan's Shinto traditions and warrior ethos, including Samurai spiritual practices.

  • Contact:

•      Japanese Sword Museum (Token Hakubutsukan)

  • Description: Japan’s foremost institute dedicated to Samurai katana craftsmanship and history.

  • Contact:

    • Address: 1-12-9 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan

    • Website: www.token.or.jp

4. Māori Kingdom (Australia, New Zealand, Polynesia, Micronesia)

  • Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)

    • Description: A national institution dedicated to the culture and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

    • Contact: AIATSIS Contact Page

  • Te Puni Kōkiri (Ministry of Māori Development) – New Zealand

    • Description: The principal policy advisor to the government on Māori wellbeing and development.

    • Contact: Te Puni Kōkiri Contact Information

  • Polynesian Cultural Center

    • Description: A cultural theme park and living museum located in Hawaii, showcasing Polynesian culture and traditions.

    • Contact: Polynesian Cultural Center Contact

  • Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC)

    • Description: An international organization supporting development in the Pacific region, including cultural preservation.

    • Contact: SPC Contact Page

  • Australian High Commission in [Host Country]

  • New Zealand High Commission in [Host Country]

    • Description: Promotes New Zealand's culture and supports diplomatic relations.

    • Contact: New Zealand High Commission Contact

  • Embassy of Fiji in [Host Country]

    • Description: Represents Fijian interests and facilitates cultural exchanges.

    • Contact: Fiji Embassy Contact Information

  • Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG)

    • Description: A sub-regional organization promoting economic and cultural cooperation among Melanesian countries.

    • Contact: MSG Secretariat Contact

  • Micronesian Conservation Trust

    • Description: Supports biodiversity conservation and related sustainable development for the people of Micronesia.

    • Contact: Micronesian Conservation Trust Contact


5. Slavic & Scythian Empire Park (Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Balkans)

  • Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine

    • Description: Government body responsible for cultural development and heritage preservation in Ukraine.

    • Contact: Ministry Contact Page

  • Russian Cultural Foundation

    • Description: Supports the preservation and promotion of Russian culture and heritage.

    • Contact: Russian Cultural Foundation Contact

  • Kazakh National University of Arts

    • Description: Leading institution for arts education and cultural research in Kazakhstan.

    • Contact: KazNUA Contact Information

  • Adam Mickiewicz Institute (Poland)

    • Description: A government-sponsored organization promoting Polish culture abroad.

    • Contact: Adam Mickiewicz Institute Contact

  • Embassy of Ukraine in [Host Country]

    • Description: Represents Ukrainian interests and facilitates cultural exchanges.

    • Contact: Embassy of Ukraine Contact Information

  • Embassy of the Russian Federation in [Host Country]

    • Description: Promotes Russian culture and supports diplomatic relations.

    • Contact: Russian Embassy Contact Information

  • Embassy of Kazakhstan in [Host Country]

    • Description: Represents Kazakh interests and facilitates cultural exchanges.

    • Contact: Kazakhstan Embassy Contact Information

  • Polish Cultural Institute

    • Description: Promotes Polish culture and heritage internationally.

    • Contact: Polish Cultural Institute Contact

  • Balkan Cultural Center

    • Description: An organization dedicated to promoting the cultural heritage of the Balkan region.

    • Contact: Balkan Cultural Center Contact

6. Lost Cities of the Andes (Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Mesoamerica)

  • Ministry of Culture of Per

    • Description: Responsible for preserving and promoting Peruvian cultural heritage.

    • Contact: Ministry of Culture Contact

  • Bolivian Institute of Culture

    • Description: Focuses on the preservation and promotion of Bolivian cultural heritage.

    • Contact: Bolivian Institute of Culture Contact

  • National Council of Culture and the Arts (Chile)

    • Description: Government agency overseeing cultural development and heritage in Chile.

    • Contact: CNCA Contact Information

  • Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH) – Mexico

    • Description: Dedicated to the research, preservation, and dissemination of Mexico's archaeological and historical heritage.

    • Contact: INAH Contact Page

  • Embassy of Peru in [Host Country]

    • Description: Represents Peruvian interests and facilitates cultural exchanges.

    • Contact: [Peruvian Embassy Contact Information]

7. Mesopotamian & Pharaoh’s Kingdom (Iraq, Egypt, Levant, Persia)

  • Iraqi Institute for the Conservation of Antiquities and Heritage (IICAH)

    • Description: A state-of-the-art educational facility in Erbil, training Iraq’s museum and heritage professionals in preservation techniques.

    • Contact: IICAH Contact Information

  • Supreme Council of Antiquities (Egypt)

    • Description: The governmental body responsible for the conservation, protection, and regulation of all antiquities and archaeological excavations in Egypt.

    • Contact: Supreme Council of Antiquities Contact

  • Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums (Syria)

    • Description: Manages and preserves Syria's cultural heritage, including archaeological sites and historical monuments.

    • Contact: DGAM Contact Information

  • Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO)

    • Description: Responsible for the protection and promotion of Iran's cultural heritage, as well as the development of tourism and handicrafts.

    • Contact: ICHHTO Contact

  • Embassy of Iraq in [Host Country]

  • Embassy of Egypt in [Host Country]

  • Embassy of Syria in [Host Country]

  • Embassy of Iran in [Host Country]

    • Description: Promotes Iranian culture and supports diplomatic relations.

    • Contact: Iranian Embassy Contact Information

  • Arab Image Foundation

    • Description: A non-profit organization in Beirut dedicated to preserving and studying photographs from the Middle East, North Africa, and the Arab diaspora.

    • Contact: Arab Image Foundation Contact

8. The Great African Kingdoms (Mali, Ethiopia, Ghana, South Africa)

  • Ministry of Culture (Mali)

  • Authority for Research and Conservation of Cultural Heritage (ARCCH) – Ethiopia

    • Description: Responsible for the research, conservation, and promotion of Ethiopia's cultural heritage.

    • Contact: ARCCH Contact Information

  • Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB)

    • Description: Manages and preserves Ghana's material cultural heritage.

    • Contact: GMMB Contact

  • South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA)

    • Description: A statutory organization established to manage and protect South Africa's cultural heritage resources.

    • Contact: SAHRA Contact Information

  • Embassy of Mali in [Host Country]

    • Description: Represents Malian interests and facilitates cultural exchanges.

    • Contact: Malian Embassy Contact Information

  • Embassy of Ethiopia in [Host Country]

  • Embassy of Ghana in [Host Country]

  • Embassy of South Africa in [Host Country]

  • U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP)

    • Description: A U.S. government-funded program that helps partner nations preserve a wide range of cultural heritage.

    • Contact: AFCP Contact Information

9. Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia)

•          Ministry of Culture, Thailand

    • Description: The primary government body overseeing cultural preservation and historical heritage in Thailand.

    • Contact:

      • Address: 666 Borommaratchachonnani Rd, Taling Chan, Bangkok 10170, Thailand

      • Tel: +66 2 422 8888

      • Website: www.m-culture.go.th

•      The Fine Arts Department, Thailand

    • Description: Oversees archaeological sites, national museums, and historical preservation projects.

    • Contact:

      • Address: Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand

      • Tel: +66 2 628 5031

      • Website: www.finearts.go.th

•      ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (Regional—covers all Southeast Asia)

    • Description: A regional intergovernmental organization dedicated to biodiversity conservation and cultural sustainability.

    • Contact:

•      Angkor International Center for Research and Documentation (Cambodia)

    • Description: Works on research, education, and preservation of Khmer and Angkor heritage.

    • Contact:

•      Vietnam National Administration of Tourism

    • Description: Government body responsible for cultural and heritage tourism development in Vietnam.

    • Contact:

•      Lao National Museum

    • Description: The leading institution in Laos for historical and cultural preservation, focused on the country’s diverse heritage.

    • Contact:

•      Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology

    • Description: Oversees the protection and research of Indonesian cultural sites and intangible heritage.

    • Contact:

•      Malaysian National Heritage Department (Jabatan Warisan Negara)

    • Description: The government agency tasked with preserving and promoting Malaysia's cultural heritage.

    • Contact:

•      Myanmar Department of Archaeology and National Museum

    • Description: Works to preserve and showcase Myanmar’s rich cultural and archaeological history.

    • Contact:

•      Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts (SEAMEO SPAFA)

                  Description: A regional center promoting education, research, and preservation                           of cultural heritage.

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10. Imperial China & Mongol Empire Park (China, Mongolia, Korea)

National Cultural Heritage Administration (China)

    • Description: Oversees the protection of China’s historical and archaeological sites.

    • Contact:

•      Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Institute of History and Archaeology

    • Description: Conducts research on Mongolian history, Genghis Khan’s empire, and cultural heritage.

    • Contact:

•      Institute of Oriental Studies (Russia)

    • Description: Conducts research on the Mongol Empire’s influence on Russia and Central Asia.

    • Contact:

•      Taiwan National Palace Museum

    • Description: Houses one of the largest collections of Chinese imperial artifacts and historical documents.

    • Contact:

•      Korea Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA)

    • Description: The main government body responsible for protecting Korea’s historical sites, including those influenced by the Mongol Empire.

    • Contact:

•      China Silk Road Heritage Conservation Center

    • Description: Dedicated to preserving sites and history related to the ancient Silk Road, which was closely linked to the Mongol Empire.

    • Contact:

•      International Dunhuang Project (British Library, UK & China)

    • Description: A global effort to digitize and preserve ancient Chinese and Mongolian manuscripts and artifacts.

    • Contact:

•      Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban, China)

    • Description: Promotes Chinese cultural heritage, language, and history internationally.

    • Contact:

•      Genghis Khan Mausoleum Administration (China)

    • Description: Maintains the historic site honoring the legacy of Genghis Khan.

    • Contact:

•      The Great Wall Conservation Society (China)

  • Description: Dedicated to preserving and maintaining the Great Wall, a structure crucial to Imperial China’s history.

  • Contact:

    • Address: Beijing, China

Website: www.greatwallconservation.org