Overview

ATNI’s Tribal Relations in the Clean Energy Sector Workshop will convene non-Tribal and tribal partners to learn, share information, and advance collaborative partnerships with Tribes in the clean energy sector.

Where: Tulalip Resort and Casino

When: June 13, 2023

Workshop Structure

This workshop is structured to go “beyond checking the box.”  Participants in this workshop will learn about the legal foundations of Federal Indian Law, Tribal Sovereignty, and the Federal Trust Responsibility, tying into energy sector law and policy.   An overview of Tribal consultation requirements under the Natural Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act will then prepare participants for a discussion of case studies. Best practices and professionally responsible approaches for engaging and consulting with Tribal governments will be shared with workshop participants, followed by a regional example of Tribal renewable energy. A resource list will be provided to workshop participants which details recommended readings, additional case studies, and applicable federal laws.

Instructors

• Direlle Calica, JD
• Chas Jones, PhD
• Amelia Marchand, MELP
• Sabrina Fasthorse
• Special guest speakers

Agenda Timeline

• 12 PM – Sponsored Lunch
• 1 to 1:15 PM – Instructor introductions & workshop structure
• 1:15 to 2:15 PM – Foundational Content
• 2:15 to 3:15 PM – Navigating Tribal Consultation
• 3:15 to 3:30 PM – Break
• 3:30 to 4:30 PM – Case Studies
• 4:30 to 5 PM – Regional examples

Draft Agenda

1. 1. Foundational Content:  Tribal Sovereignty & Federal Trust Responsibility
      • How do tribal nations vary in their relationships to energy resources?
      • How does this relate to the Energy Policy Act and the Energy Sector?
      • How is renewable energy different under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission?
   2. Tribal Consultation: NHPA and NEPA – Checking boxes is not sufficient!
      • How do we manage confidential cultural resource information? 
      • What challenges do tribes face with the implementation of siting clean energy projects? 
   3. Case Studies: A Brief Overview   
   4. Regional Examples
   5. Resource List

Anticipated Audience

• non-tribal Industry partners
• non-Tribal Agency partners
• Academic partners
• Foundation and non-profit partners
• Tribal collaborators (including advocacy groups, academics, or governmental staff).

For more info

Contact  Chas Jones (cjones at atnitribes dot org)