SELF-GOVERNANCE TRAINING Understanding the Opportunities

1. SELF-GOVERNANCE TRAININGUnderstanding the Opportunities Sponsored and Presented by: Self-Governance Communication and Education Indian Health Service – Office of Tribal Self-Governance Department of the Interior – Office of Self-Governance

2. Overview and Purpose of Training Session • Provide interested Tribes and others an opportunity to learn more about the process, requirements, and responsibilities under Self-Governance • Provide an opportunity for dialogue with the IHS and BIA Self-Governance offices regarding their role, application process, negotiation and other technical issues regarding SG implementation

3. Self-Governance Background & Legislative History Indian Self-Determination Education and Assistance Act (ISDEAA) P.L. 93-638, as amended: • 1975 ISDEAA Enacted • 1987 Arizona Republic “Fraud in Indian Country” • 1988 Tribal Self-Governance Demonstration Project DOI • 1992 Demonstration Project extended to IHS • 1994 Authorization of SG as permanent option for DOI • 2000 Authorization of SG as permanent option for IHS

4. ISDEAA (P.L. 93-683) Titles • Title I Indian Self-Determination Act • Title II Indian Education Programs • Title III Self-Governance Demonstration Act • Title IV Department of Interior • Title V Indian Health Service

5. Comparison of Self-Governance and Title I – P.L. 93-638 • There is no difference in continuing funding amounts due under either agreement; • Negotiation process can differ significantly • Title I Contract and Self-Governance Compact documents differ in form and some conditions • Reporting requirements can differ significantly • Construction agreements differ significantly

6. Tribal Government under Self-Governance • Internal Planning and Re-organization • Continuing Evaluation of Tribal Government Operations and Capacity • Tribal Redesign • Tribal Management – Organizational Structures • Benefits of Self-Governance at the Tribal level, including case studies and program success examples

7. Budget & Negotiation Process • Budget Formulation and Tribal Involvement • Initial Negotiations: Compact and Annual Funding Agreements • Tribal Shares Process Tribal Program Amounts • Base Budgets • Continuing Negotiations (Multi-Year Agreements)

8. Federal Government under Self-Governance • Overview of Role of Office of Tribal Self-Governance (Indian Health Service) • Overview of Role of Office of Self-Governance (Indian Affairs)

9. Open Discussion • Questions and Answers from the Audience • Interactive Discussion between Participants and Trainers/Presenters

10. CONCURRENT BREAK OUTSESSIONS 1:30 to 3:30 pm • IHS Self-Governance Orientation • DOI Self-Governance Orientation General Assembly will re-convene at 3:30 pm

11. Feedback from Orientation Sessions Questions and Answers from the Audience

12. Opportunities for Additional Training and Available Resources Self-Governance Communication and Education Office (SGCE): • Role and Purpose • Communications • Self-Governance Documents Clearinghouse • Self-Governance Web Site

13. Closing Remarks • Thank you for participating in this Self-Governance Training Session. It has been our pleasure to share the Self-Governance experience and to respond directly to your questions and comments. • Please take a moment to complete the Evaluation Form included in your packets. • Your feedback is important to help us to make improvements in future training sessions. THANK YOU!