Our Mission

The Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs promotes the government to government relationship between the State of Washington and Indian Tribes, advocates for the social and economic betterment of all American Indians and Alaska Natives living within Washington State and educates for a greater cultural understanding of the State’s first citizens.

History

In 1969, the office was established to function as an Advisory Council to the Governor. After ten years, the Council was abolished and replaced by a gubernatorially appointed Assistant for Indian Affairs. Renamed the Governor's Office of Indian Affairs, it has continued to serve as liaison between state and tribal governments in an advisory, resource, consultation, and educational capacity.

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Contact Us

How to request records from the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs:

For records regarding the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, submit your request in one of these ways:

1. Online: Public Records Request Center
2. Email: publicdisclosure@gov.wa.gov
3. Mail to:

   Public Disclosure Officer
   Office of the Governor
   P.O. Box 40002
   Olympia, WA 98504-0002