“Most successful,” though, does not mean these annual meetings are friendly. The governor and the Jamestown S’Klallam chairman also agreed on another point: the Centennial Accord forms the basis of the most successful tribal-to-state government relationship in America. So, not superficial,” Inslee told The Chronicle.

“It’s a way that people can listen to one another in a very comprehensive and deep dive on these issues. A few tribal leaders from Idaho and Oregon also attend the yearly Centennial Accord gatherings. to 2:30 p.m., leaders from the reservations across Washington earned Inslee’s undivided attention. Hundreds of attendees packed the event center at the Lucky Eagle Casino on Tuesday for the second day of Centennial Accord meetings. This year, for the third time, the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation played host. As part of the deal, the governor and state agencies meet with representatives from the 29 tribes annually. Thirty-four years ago, Allen helped create the Centennial Accord, a document that guides tribal and state relationships in Washington. Inslee noted the same thing: “Because 80% of people who work in tribal enterprises are not tribal members.” … Our revenue stays in the community and it spreads around the community. “We are helping Washington state become stronger.

“Tribes are a part of the solution to the needs of Washington state,” Allen said. Ron Allen, chairman of the Jamestown S'Klallam tribe, had the same message: Formal collaboration between the 29 federally recognized tribes in Washington and state government can benefit all Washingtonians, native or not. By Isabel Vander Stoep / separate interviews, Gov.

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