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Tribal Perceptions of Washington State Environmental Policymaking

Tribal Perceptions of Washington State Environmental Policymaking. Tracy Bray August Cabrera Scott Decker Erik Hansen. Chehalis Indian Reservation. “We have differences and since the beginning of time we bargained in good faith and that needs to be honored.

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Tribal Perceptions of Washington State Environmental Policymaking

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  1. Tribal Perceptions of Washington State Environmental Policymaking Tracy Bray August Cabrera Scott Decker Erik Hansen

  2. Chehalis Indian Reservation “We have differences and since the beginning of time we bargained in good faith and that needs to be honored. Our treaties need to be honored. The way of life needs to be honored, including protecting the environment.” (Participant) Source: SPIPA; link no longer exists

  3. The Centennial Accord (Part III) “This ACCORD is intended to build confidence among the parties in the government-to-government relationship outlining the process for implementing the policy…”

  4. Research Goals • Quantify the type and nature of the relationship between the Tribes and the State environmental policy process; • Gain a better understanding of the desired relationship; and • Determine if the State incorporates tribal considerations in the process.

  5. Research Themes • Tribal experience with State processes • Respondent’s experience with State processes • Respondent’s experience with tribal processes

  6. Kennedy Creek “The state recognizes the importance of government to government relations. They know we will sue them if we want. We receive any changes to regulations early – everything is based on the relationship.” (Participant) Source: SPIPA; link no longer exists

  7. Respondent’s Relationship with WA Successful Efforts Made by Respondent Successful Efforts Made by State

  8. Professional Position vs. Having a Role in Tribal Policy Implementation Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

  9. Drying Food on the Colville Reservation “…I would like to find out more about stuff… but they don’t really share what they are doing environmental-wise. .. So at this point I don’t feel like I have much involvement, though I would like it.” (Participant) Source: http://content.lib.washington.edu/aipnw/miller2.html

  10. Sunset at Shoalwater Reservation Source: SPIPA; link no longer exists “I don’t have confidence in the environmental processes with the State.” (Participant)

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