Understanding. Protection. Compliance.
Cultural resources are irreplaceable links to human history and living cultures. Federal and state regulations require that individuals working on public lands recognize, respect, and protect these resources. The Cultural Resources Awareness Training Video provides clear, practical instruction to help workers meet those responsibilities in the field.
Designed for real-world conditions, this training supports compliance while fostering informed respect for the people and cultures connected to the land.
Award-Winning Training Film
This 20-minute training film, a Silver Telly Award winner, was produced specifically for contractors working at Camp Pendleton.
The film focuses on the cultural resources left behind by the Luiseño and Juaneño tribes, who have lived in the region for more than 10,000 years. Through archaeological evidence and historical context, the training highlights how these communities lived, adapted, and survived in the landscape long before modern development.
Understanding their survival strategies—how food was gathered, tools were made, and communities sustained themselves—provides essential insight into why these cultural resources are protected today. The film makes clear that these sites are not abstract history, but tangible connections to cultures whose descendants remain part of the region.
What This Training Covers
The video introduces viewers to the fundamentals of cultural resources protection, including:
- What cultural resources are and why they are protected
- Common types of archaeological and cultural materials encountered in the field
- The legal framework governing cultural resource protection
- How to recognize potential cultural sites and artifacts
- What to do—and what not to do—when cultural resources are encountered
- Proper reporting procedures and compliance responsibilities
The emphasis is on practical awareness, observation, and responsible action in active work environments.
Who This Training Is For
- Contractors and subcontractors
- Construction, maintenance, and utility crews
- Environmental and engineering firms
- Government agency staff
- Land management and facilities personnel
- Field technicians and survey teams
The video is appropriate for both first-time trainees and refresher training.
Why Cultural Resources Awareness Matters
Cultural resources include archaeological sites, traditional cultural places, and material remains that reflect thousands of years of human presence. Once disturbed or destroyed, these resources cannot be replaced.
This training helps workers understand their role in protecting sensitive sites while also reducing the risk of project delays, legal violations, and costly remediation.
Training Format
- Professionally produced instructional video
- Approximately 20 minutes in length
- Clear narration with visual examples
- Suitable for group or individual viewing
- Ideal for onboarding, safety briefings, and compliance training
- Available for institutional licensing
A Trusted Educational Resource
Produced and distributed by New & Unique Videos, a long-established provider of educational and training media, this film reflects decades of experience working with public agencies, educators, and professional audiences nationwide.
The goal is not only regulatory compliance, but informed stewardship of cultural resources that deserve respect and protection.
Licensing and viewing options are available.
For institutional access, training bundles, or usage questions, please contact New & Unique Videos.