Tribal Consultations

We take our commitment to strengthening Tribal sovereignty and self-governance seriously, and we know that robust consultations are the cornerstones of Federal Indian policy.

We host consultations with Tribal Nations to:

Honor our nation-to-nation relationship;
Hear directly from Tribal leaders as we address the health, economic, racial justice, and climate crises — all of which disproportionately impact American Indians and Alaska Natives; and
Commit ourselves to a process that addresses Tribal needs and ensures we respect and take input to heart.

What Would You Like to Do?

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Attend a Tribal Consultation or Tribal Listening Session

Guidance for Conducting Consultations/Listening Sessions (DOI Use Only (VPN con…

What You Need to Know

What is Tribal Consultation?

What is a Tribal Listening Session or Public Hearing?

Tribal Consultation Policy

Tribal Liaison Officers and Points of Contact

Past Tribal Consultations

Tribal Consultations @ DOI.Gov

Tribal Consultation Resources for Federal Employees

Upcoming Consultations

Unifying DOI Wildland Fire Programs through the Planned Establishment of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS)

Session 4

No Pre-Registration required to attend the Tribal Consultation, but you'll need to register with NCAI (https://www.ncai.org/event/81st-annual-convention-and-marketplace) if you would like to attend other days/sessions of the NCAI Conference.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - 3:15 PM Pacific (PT)

National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 82nd Annual Convention
Seattle Convention Center, Arch Building
705 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101

Tribal consultation session

In-Person