Develop training course content The Contractor will develop a one-day training course in collaboration with the CCC Contract Team and Contract Manager, with final approval by the CCC Contract Manager. The training course must incorporate a subset of the following topics, as appropriate for a one-day training: A breakdown of the consultation process to provide staff with insight into when it is necessary, what is required, and how to go about participating in the process. Legislation to be aware of and ensure compliance with, including, but not limited to Public Law 280, California SB 18, and California AB 52. The effects of early California laws on tribes shall also be briefly covered in connection to big picture, applied topics. Confidentiality requirements shall be explained as well. Important terminology for tribal consultation and significant groups to know of shall be shared and explained so that staff can understand them when they come across the term or groups in the future. This shall include: Insight into what the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) is and the importance of sacred land searches. The role of the California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and how to work with them shall be covered as well. A guide on how to effectively and respectfully write about tribes and their cultural resources. Application to Agency Work The staff at these agencies have participated in several tribal consultation trainings that have covered broad historical overviews and legislation; however, there is a need for more specific training that shows them how to apply such knowledge to everyday work. This training shall accomplish this by the inclusion of how tribal consultation applies specifically to permitting, planning, land return efforts, and other aspects of work for all 3 agencies. The training shall also provide insight into how to incorporate traditional ecological knowledge, help non-government grantees initiate tribal relationship building, and how to do this work with appropriate recognition to the tribal groups that contributed their insight during the process. Best Practices for Engagement The training shall outline the best practices for engaging tribal groups and going beyond the minimum requirements for this. This shall include practical solutions and actions that staff can replicate, even with a busy schedule, to not substantially increase their workload or disrupt workflow. This shall also include guidance on how to build solidarity and allyship in government-to-government relationships with local groups. The training shall also provide a generalized checklist or guideline as a part of the evergreen materials, so that agency staff can have a list of things to consider or utilize when attempting meaningful engagement. Handling Disputes The training shall help participants address disputes that may arise in the work they do. Such disputes may include, but not be limited to, the following: competing land claims, differences of opinion on monitoring, disagreement on involvement, and general disputes on working with other tribal groups. The training shall address these examples, and any other relevant ones, and provide recommendations on how to resolve or mediate such disputes.
