About Office of Indian Policy

Ensure Access

• We develop recommendations in conjunction with DSHS administration, the Secretary's Indian Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC), Tribal governments and Indian organizations to improve service delivery to Indian people.
• We ensure direct and timely access for tribal participation in the planning and development of service delivery.
  

Advocate

• We advocate for culturally relevant delivery of services to Indian tribes/communities.
• We evaluate policy to ensure compliance with treaties, federal law, and Tribal/State agreements.
• We monitor and evaluate DSHS services to Indian tribes/communities.
• We ensure the implementation of the DSHS Administrative Policy 7.01.
  

Assist Communication

• We strengthen working relationships between Indian people, DSHS and other agencies.
• We coordinate and facilitate the development of regional resources for the provision of technical assistance and training to each region.
• We facilitate consultation and provide information to Indian Tribal governments, off-reservation and Alaskan Natives to keep them advised of departmental matters.