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Cultural Resources: Preservation Through SovereigntyLaura R. John, Tribal Relations DirectorOffice of Government Relations
INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS SOVEREIGNTY?
What does this really mean? How does this apply to you?
NPR:A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT WHY TREATIES MATTER
EXAMPLES OF EXERCISING SOVEREIGNTY
TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY EXPLAINED
PROTECTING CULTURAL RESOURCES
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
U.S. Citizen?State Citizen?Tribal Citizen?
CITY OF PORTLANDTRIBAL RELATIONS VISION
VISION
• Partners and Allies with Tribal Nations
• Address issues faced by urban Native community
• Systemic and sustainable
• Be a progressive model
AREAS OF WORK
Internal City Support
Urban Native Community
City-Tribal Government
POLICY
Ensure fidelity of City role w/ tribal governments & nature of the relationship
• ADM-3.01 – Coordination of Government Relations• Tribal Relations Program (in development)
TRIBAL RELATIONS POLICY: CONSIDERATIONS
Foster diplomacy and transparent collaboration
Adopt NCAI resolution rule “Resolutions must be of a general nature to advocate the best interests of all American Indians and Alaska Natives. Resolutions that take one side between two conflicting tribes are not in order.”
LIAISON ROLE & EXPECTATION
• Disseminate information
• Issue-spot
• Identify opportunities
• Support program implementation
2018 MMIW AWARENESS
2018 MMIW AWARENESS
TRIBAL NATION SUMMIT
Columbia River TreatyProtection of Lamprey & Salmon
Full Faith & Credit for Tribal PosCoal and Oil Trains
Tribal Relations Program
Thank You
Tribal Relations Program