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Government to Government Training

Course Code: 01-03-SP14

This one-day course, sponsored by the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs (GOIA), provides state employees with a comprehensive understanding of Tribes, their people, and unique culture. Covering a tribal historical perspective, legal issues, tribal sovereignty, and tribal government, the training aims to enhance your awareness of the importance of multi-culturalism and your relationship with Washington state’s twenty-nine tribes. The session includes time for questions, and each attendee will receive a user-friendly reference book for further exploration of contemporary native culture.

The Governor's Office of Indian Affairs (GOIA) is mandated by Washington State's 1989 Centennial Accord to provide training to state agencies, employees, and constituent groups about the government-to-government relationship requirement. GOIA is dedicated to offering this training across the state, with the aim of fostering cooperation and partnership in the ongoing evolution of government-to-government relationships. For more information about the GOIA, please visit http://www.goia.wa.gov/.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

Demonstrate a foundational understanding of tribal historical perspectives, legal issues, tribal sovereignty, and tribal government.
Demonstrate an improved understanding of Washington’s tribes, their people, and their unique cultures.
Exhibit an enhanced awareness of the importance of multi-culturalism.

Intended Audience: All audiences.

Sales Tax Notice: Effective October 1, 2025
In accordance with Washington State law (ESSB 5814), sales tax will be applied to all training services. In addition to the course cost, sales tax will be calculated based on your agency's location and added to your final invoice after the class is completed.

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Scheduled Class Location and Dates

Class Code	City / Facility	Dates Times	Course Cost	Instructor	Instructor Biography
01-03-SP14-18352	Enterprise Services, Department. of 1500 Jefferson Street E Olympia, WA 98501	Oct 28 2025 8:30 AM-4:30 PM	$220	Gordon James	As Training and Special Projects Manager for the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, Gordon provides their “Government-to-Government Training”. This class teaches state agency personnel and others an approach to building more effective working relationships with the federally recognized Tribes. Gordon brings four decades of government-to-government experience through direct service work, administrative roles, as a consultant, and in elected capacity – including eight years as Chairman of the Skokomish Tribal Council.
01-03-SP14-18353	Enterprise Services, Department. of 1500 Jefferson Street E Olympia, WA 98501	Oct 30 2025 8:30 AM-4:30 PM	$220	Gordon James	As Training and Special Projects Manager for the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, Gordon provides their “Government-to-Government Training”. This class teaches state agency personnel and others an approach to building more effective working relationships with the federally recognized Tribes. Gordon brings four decades of government-to-government experience through direct service work, administrative roles, as a consultant, and in elected capacity – including eight years as Chairman of the Skokomish Tribal Council.
01-03-SP14-18354	Enterprise Services, Department. of 1500 Jefferson Street E Olympia, WA 98501	Nov 6 2025 8:30 AM-4:30 PM	$220	Gordon James	As Training and Special Projects Manager for the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, Gordon provides their “Government-to-Government Training”. This class teaches state agency personnel and others an approach to building more effective working relationships with the federally recognized Tribes. Gordon brings four decades of government-to-government experience through direct service work, administrative roles, as a consultant, and in elected capacity – including eight years as Chairman of the Skokomish Tribal Council.
01-03-SP14-18355	Enterprise Services, Department. of 1500 Jefferson Street E Olympia, WA 98501	Nov 13 2025 8:30 AM-4:30 PM	$220	Gordon James	As Training and Special Projects Manager for the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, Gordon provides their “Government-to-Government Training”. This class teaches state agency personnel and others an approach to building more effective working relationships with the federally recognized Tribes. Gordon brings four decades of government-to-government experience through direct service work, administrative roles, as a consultant, and in elected capacity – including eight years as Chairman of the Skokomish Tribal Council.
01-03-SP14-18356	Enterprise Services, Department. of 1500 Jefferson Street E Olympia, WA 98501	Dec 16 2025 8:30 AM-4:30 PM	$220	Gordon James	As Training and Special Projects Manager for the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, Gordon provides their “Government-to-Government Training”. This class teaches state agency personnel and others an approach to building more effective working relationships with the federally recognized Tribes. Gordon brings four decades of government-to-government experience through direct service work, administrative roles, as a consultant, and in elected capacity – including eight years as Chairman of the Skokomish Tribal Council.
01-03-SP14-18357	Enterprise Services, Department. of 1500 Jefferson Street E Olympia, WA 98501	Dec 18 2025 8:30 AM-4:30 PM	$220	Gordon James	As Training and Special Projects Manager for the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, Gordon provides their “Government-to-Government Training”. This class teaches state agency personnel and others an approach to building more effective working relationships with the federally recognized Tribes. Gordon brings four decades of government-to-government experience through direct service work, administrative roles, as a consultant, and in elected capacity – including eight years as Chairman of the Skokomish Tribal Council.