What You'll Learn
Gain the confidence and skills needed to collaborate with tribal leadership. This three-quarter professional certificate is designed for current and aspiring Tribal Liaisons and other positions that interact directly with Washington State tribes.
You will learn:
- Treaties, tribal histories, sovereignty and co-management
- Roles and responsibilities in government-to-government relations
- Culturally competent practices for sustainable relationships
- Case studies, current issues and legal precedents
- Tribal enterprises, agencies and economic development
Certificate Coursework
This certificate consists of both in-person and online classes and a day-long, in-person excursion to a NW Washington tribe each quarter.
Certificate Prerequisite
Before taking the first course in this certificate, students must take a one-day course:
This course is sponsored by the Governor's Office of Indian Affairs (GOIA). Students will need to register through the Department of Enterprise Services.
Department of Enterprise Services Courses
- Fall Quarter
- Winter Quarter
- Spring Quarter