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Box 2574 :: :: Olympia, Wa Fido Net 1:352/333 :: :: 98507-2574 206-786-9629 :: :: USA The Quarto Mundista BBS :: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 1 9 7 7 C O N F E R E N C E O F T R I B A L G O V E R N M E N T S Doubletree Inn, Tukwila February 12-15, 1977 JOINT STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR DIXY LEE RAY AND THE CONFERENCE OF TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS We, the representatives of twenty-four (24) Northwest Tribal Governments in the State of Washington, and I, Governor Dixy Lee Ray and my representatives, have addressed many of the issues and problems that affect the continuing relationship between the State and the thirty- six (36) Tribal Governments in this State. Four days have been spent by the Tribal representatives in working out the language of proposals to both the State and Tribal Governments which are agreeable to participants at the Conference. The Tribal Governments which are represented at this Conference believe that the conclusions reached in the form of resolutions can have far-reaching effects on both the State and the Indian Tribes. In a climate of controversy that has developed around Indian treaty rights and the place of Indians in this State, much of the necessary objectivity that is needed to solve problems has been lost in the politics of special interests and factions. We hope to rise above that factionalism and create a new basis for State-Indian relations in the future. Among the issues Tribal Governments have addressed are: Fishing Issues, Jurisdiction, Human Resources, Natural Resources, Tribal Government, and Tribal Government/State Government Relations. During the winter of 1976, the public debate surrounding tribal governmental authorities was characterized by intemperate remarks issued by certain public officials. These remarks were seen by Tribal Government officials as attempts to inflame public opinion against Tribal Governments and the people they represent. Tribal Governments have urged State officials and private citizens to elevate the public debate to a level of responsible and informed discussion of the issues. In an attempt to promote such responsible debate, the Tribal Governments convened this Conference of Tribal Governments. Responsible officials of State Government were invited to begin a process of talks and exchange of information. Governor Dixy Lee Ray has agreed to enter into reasoned dialogue with the leaders of Tribal Governments. It is anticipated that this initial dialogue will lead to continuing talks on a wide range of issues affecting the rights and property of Indian citizens. It is further anticipated that respect and a policy of mutual co- existence between Tribal and State Governments will evolve; Issued: February 15, 1977 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- To have a current Center For World Indigenous Studies Publication Catalogue sent to you via e-mail, send a request to jburrows@halcyon.com FTP ftp.halcyon.com /pub/FWDP/CWIS Center For World Indigenous Studies P.O. Box 2574 Olympia, WA U.S.A. 98507-2574 BBS: 206-786-9629 OCR Provided by Caere Corporation's PageKeeper