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Box 2574 :: :: Olympia, Wa Fido Net 1:352/333 :: :: 98507-2574 206-786-9629 :: :: USA The Quarto Mundista BBS :: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 1 9 7 7 C O N F E R E N C E O F T R I B A L G O V E R N M E N T S Doubletree Inn, Tukwila February 12-15, 1977 POLICY RESOLUTION TRIBAL GOVERNMENT/STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PREAMBLE: Since the formation of the State of Washington in 1889, the relations between the Washington State government and the many tribal governments long present in the region have been persistently strained. Tribal governments have experienced near constant threats issued by the State Government, aimed at reducing tribal government authorities and imposing the will of State Government over Indian rights and property. State government has taken steps to subordinate tribal governments while asserting no responsibility for its actions affecting tribal governments, Indian people and natural resources. WHEREAS, tribal governments have the authority to deal with other units of government - pursuant to the powers of government without limitation; and WHEREAS, the Washington State government has the authority to deal with other units of government pursuant to its Enabling Act, but is limited in its authority by the national government to deal with the tribal governments; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of tribal governments to work toward friendly relations with the State government to insure that the rights and interests of Indians are preserved and protected; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the State of Washington to recognize the governmental status of the 36 tribal governments within its boundaries and take steps toward friendly relations with tribal governments to insure that the rights and interests of Indian citizens are preserved and protected; and WHEREAS, because of the physical proximity of Indian nations and tribes to the State of Washington, both governments conflict over authorities and responsibilities in the areas of jurisdiction, natural resource protection and development, and protection of Indian people. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 1977 Conference of Tribal Governments does declare that steps must be taken by the State of Washington and the 36 tribal governments to establish a forum where the governments may begin talks on subjects of mutual concern; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Government and tribal governments should enter into talks regarding the potential enactment of policies within tribal and state government to guide the delivery of social, welfare and health services to Indian citizens; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Office of Governor should examine alternative staff arrangements to insure that the Governor and Executive Branch subordinates are fully informed about limitations on State government authority in relations with tribal governments; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the Governor or Legislature decide to establish Indian advisory groups within State government, they should be composed of Indian citizens of the State of Washington; provided that an adequate inter-governmental forum is established to permit open and responsible exchange of information; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that both tribal governments and the Washington state government seek agreement on the degree and extent of governmental responsibilities for serving and protecting Indians, given that Indians are members of tribes and nations, and citizens of the State of Washington; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that tribal governments should formally create an inter-tribal forum separate from the State and national governments to insure maximum coordination and communication among tribal governments. Introduced by: Joe DeLaCruz, Chairman Committee on Tribal Gov't/State Gov't Relations Adopted: February 15, 1977 Conference of Tribal Governments -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- To have a current Center For World Indigenous Studies Publication Catalogue sent to you via e-mail, send a request to jburrows@halcyon.com FTP ftp.halcyon.com /pub/FWDP/CWIS Center For World Indigenous Studies P.O. Box 2574 Olympia, WA U.S.A. 98507-2574 BBS: 206-786-9629 OCR Provided by Caere Corporation's PageKeeper