The Youth Review: Government-to-Government Consultation with Tribal Nations During Constant Environmental Change

The Youth Review: Government-to-Government Consultation with Tribal Nations During Constant Environmental Change

Author: Environmental Law Institute April 5, 2023 Duration: 34:07

As sovereign nations, a unique relationship exists between Tribal Nations and the U.S. federal government, which is grounded in the U.S. Constitution. An integral component of this relationship is a process known as “government-to-government consultation,” or, colloquially, a “G2G.” In this episode, ELI’s Georgia Ray speaks with Meghan Gavin, a lawyer and partner at Cascadia Law Group, to learn about G2G consultation with Tribes in Washington state, the power dynamic surrounding government relations with Tribal Nations, and how changing environmental conditions impact future consultations. She will also weigh in on how the Biden-Harris Administration’s new policies on consultation impact her work. The episode is part of The Youth Review podcast series. 

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