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The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe argues the federal government failed to conduct meaningful consultation over the Dakota Access Pipeline project. Much of Standing Rock’s legal opposition relied on consultation. The concept comes up regularly for many tribes. When and how does consultation happen? It’s not always easy to get an answer. We discuss what consultation means and how governments should go about it to help avoid bigger problems down the road.
Guests:
Kevin Washburn (Chickasaw Nation) – professor of law at the University of New Mexico and former Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs for the US Department of Interior
Matthew Fletcher (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians) – law professor at Michigan State University-College of Law and author of the Turtle Talk blog
Dianne Desrosiers (Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate) – Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate
Break music: Ho Ho Watanay (song) Dawn Avery (artist) Our Fire Native American Contemporary Songs (album)
