The MOU establishes government-to-government relations between the sovereign nation and state agency
August 11, 2025
Suquamish, Wash. — The Suquamish Tribe and Washington State Department of Commerce signed a historic memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing government-to-government relations between the tribe and the agency. The agreement removes administrative barriers, improves communications, implements culturally appropriate data privacy and security measures, and more. Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman and Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn signed the agreement on August 11 in Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers…