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Tribal Consultations

FEMA recognizes the nation-to-nation relationship between the U.S. government and federally recognized tribes. To acknowledge and honor the sovereignty of Tribal Nations, FEMA conducts regular and meaningful consultation and collaboration with tribal governments to ensure that FEMA policies and programs address tribal needs.

FEMA's Tribal Consultation Policy, updated in July 2019 with input from Tribal Nations, outlines the process that FEMA officials use to conduct consultation with tribal governments. FEMA’s Tribal Consultation Policy Instructions provide guidance and direction for FEMA’s implementation of the Tribal Consultation Policy.

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Please contact the FEMA Tribal Affairs team to request a tribal consultation.

Upcoming Consultations and Other Events



The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host the 9th Annual Tribal Nations Training Week virtually for state, local, tribal and territorial emergency responders.


FEMA invites Tribal Nations to attend a virtual tribal consultation on the Individual Assistance Reform.


FEMA will host a series of webinars on the Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP) and will provide an overview of the new FEMA GO system, how to setup your account, and fundamentals of the THSGP application process.


FEMA is rolling out its new Equity Guide and will host two webinars to share how this guidance can serve as a tool and resource to assist Tribal Nations during post-disaster recovery work.