Deep Dive Into Washington State Treaty History

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Hon. Ron Whitener (Squaxin Island Tribe), retired Chief Judge of the Tulalip Tribes and Indian law Professor, brings his decades of legal experience to this 2-hour webinar.

This presentation covers foundational topics for Washington State:

• The history of tribal sovereignty and treaty rights in the U.S., focusing on Washington State

• Colonization

• The Marshall Trilogy

• Treaty-making

• Key legal battles over fishing, hunting, and land rights

• Guidance on working with tribal governments and fostering respectful collaboration

• Live Q&A at the end for all your burning questions

 

This training is approved for 2 general CLE credits by the Washington State Bar Association (MSBA). CLE credit for this webinar is only available live.