Abstract
This paper discusses options the Commonwealth could consider when evaluating decision-making processes that affect tribes in Virginia, with the goal of improving communication and collaboration between tribal, state, and local governments; and will highlight key case studies from other states and localities that provide precedents. The following options are based on a framework of free, prior, and informed consent, which emphasizes self-determination and an individual right to pursue economic, social, and cultural development. This framework can be applied to decision making and projects for any topic. Moving forward, government-to-government communication will be key to developing solutions to pressing issues such as building climate change resiliency and other long-term initiatives.
This abstract has been taken from the authors' introduction.
Document Type
Virginia Tribes
Publication Date
Spring 2022
Repository Citation
Newcomb, Karly and Sisti, Abigail, "A Study of Tribal Communication Frameworks: Some Approaches to Building Partnerships Between Tribal, State, and Local Governments in Virginia" (2022). Virginia Coastal Policy Center. 69.
https://scholarship.law.wm.edu/vcpclinic/69
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Environmental Policy Commons, Indigenous, Indian, and Aboriginal Law Commons, State and Local Government Law Commons
Comments
Appendices to this paper are available as separate files:
Appendix A. Tribal Resilience and Community Plans
Appendix B. Tribal Communities and State and Local Governments: Existing Relationships