About Us
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In 1972, the Wisconsin Department
of Health Services recognized the unique legal relationship with Indian
Tribes located in Wisconsin with the creation of a tribal liaison
position. Several years later, the position evolved into the Tribal
Affairs Office with liaison, fiscal and program responsibilities. |
Today, the Tribal Affairs Office continues to serve as
liaison to Indian governments, Indian organizations, the urban
Indian population, the general public, and DHS staff by:
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Facilitating an effective government-to-government
relationship between DHS and Indian governments of Wisconsin;
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Ensuring tribal-department collaboration in the
development of policy, program and funding initiatives impacting
tribal communities;
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Fostering effective communication and collaboration
between DHS and tribal staff;
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Training DHS staff and others in the area of tribal
relations through ongoing comprehensive education sessions;
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Administering the tribal/department contracting
process for health and human service programs;
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Providing or arranging for technical assistance to
tribal governments and communities;
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Facilitating the provision of culturally appropriate
services in tribal communities;
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Providing administrative, fiscal, and program
oversight of programs contracted to Indian governments and
organizations.
Last Revised: July 12, 2010 |
