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Tips for Partnering with Tribal Nations in Washington State

Collaboration
Best Practice ReportHow-To Guide
Use this for: improving the way you build relationships, collaborate, and maintain trust with Tribes. This document is geared towards non-profits and businesses rather than government entities, who will work with Tribes differently given the government-to-government relationship.  
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This report—written by Dr. Meagan Harden, Mellon Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow, Maritime Washington National Heritage Area—outlines guidance for engaging with Tribal nations as partners on projects or initiatives. From project planning through long-term relationship maintenance, Meagan shares lessons learned from her experience working with indigenous groups and piloting the "Tribal Guide to Maritime Washington."

The Maritime Washington National Heritage Area is facilitated by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation with support from the National Park Service.