Tribal Consultation Policy

A Tribal Consultation Policy is a formal approach that ensures government agencies actively engage with Indigenous tribes when making decisions that could affect their lands, rights, or interests. It promotes respectful communication, collaboration, and consideration of tribes’ perspectives, knowledge, and concerns throughout the decision-making process. The goal is to build trust, honor sovereignty, and work together to find mutually acceptable solutions, recognizing tribes as important partners rather than external stakeholders. This policy helps create more transparent, fair, and inclusive processes respecting tribes’ unique cultural and legal status.