Dear Tribal Leader Letters

Consultation with tribes may take many forms including meetings and reports, but one of the most important and standard formats for initiating consultation is the Dear Tribal Leader letter. A Dear Tribal Leader letter is a formal, mailed communication that describes the policy or program under consideration and its anticipated tribal impact.

See these links for sample Dear Tribal Leader letters.

• Indian Health Service Dear Tribal Leader letters
• Washington State Department of Health Dear Tribal Leader letter

For additional information, see the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Tribal Consultation Policy.