To self-register and begin the course, select the link: Working Effectively with Tribal Governments
In this course, you will develop an understanding and awareness of Indian Tribes. You will learn about the unique status of Indian tribes which introduces users to concepts essential to understanding the unique political status of federally recognized Indian Tribes, such as tribal sovereignty, the government-to-government relationship, and the federal trust responsibility; the history of tribal-federal relations, explains the complex issues of jurisdiction in Indian Country, provides links to various federal statutes that pertain to Indian tribes; and, provides essential cultural information that can greatly increase the quality of cross-cultural communication. There is no cost to complete the course. With support from numerous agencies including the Department of the Interior, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development, Health and Human Services, General Services Administration, and Small Business Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Office of Personnel Management (GoLearn.gov), Department of Energy, Commerce Department, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Justice, developed the "Working Effectively with Tribal Governments on-line training program.
