Opportunities for Collaboration: Relationships between Tribal Communities and Non-Tribal Cultural Heritage Institutions Panel: Developing Successful Partnerships Between Tribal Communities and Non-Tribal Cultural Heritage Institutions ATALM Conference, Albuquerque, NM June 12, 2013 Natalia Fernández, Oregon Multicultural Archives, Oregon State University

Photograph: Baldwin Fairchild of the Siletz Tribal Community, , E. E. Wilson Photographic Collection, P101:453

Oregon’s Nine Federally Recognized Tribal Communities Tribal Logos: (L to R Top Row) Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw / Burns Paiute / Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians (L to R Bottom Row) Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde / Klamath Tribes / Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Reservation / Coquille Indian Tribe / Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs / Confederated Tribes of Siletz

Photograph: Larry Landis, OSU and David Lewis, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, July 2011 at the Grand Ronde Library Relationship Building: Individual-to-Individual Project Examples: Research Assistance Grant Review Technology Sharing Staff Recommendations Resources: Time Expertise Equipment

Project Website: Relationship Building: Department-to-Department LSTA grant funded project to provide affordable, accessible, and in-depth archives training hosted at OSU in August 2012

Relationship Building: Institution-to-Government Photograph: OSU President John Byrne and Warm Springs Tribal Council Chair Zane Jackson signing the Memorandum of Understanding in 1991 The MoU was reaffirmed in 2009 Developing a Memorandum of Understanding Benefit: can be a wonderful symbol of commitment; a formal, declarative statement Challenge: changing politics Admin Level ~ communicate your vision with all departments involved Dept. Level ~ be an advocate for your staff and your needs Have the resources needed in place

Photograph: Signed Memorandum of Understanding 1991 between Warm Springs and OSU, 1991 Relationship Building: Things to Consider What type of relationship would be best for your institution? What resources do you have / what are you willing to offer? What types of projects are you interested in pursuing? What are your expectations for the relationship? Begin a Conversation Communicate Needs and Relationship Expectations Reassess Your Needs Periodically Develop Trust