Overview

The Office on Tribal Relations as initially established as the Commission of Indian Affairs in 1953 by the 21st Legislature to consider and study conditions among the Indians residing within the State of Arizona. The agency mission made targeted efforts to assist and support state and federal agencies in assisting Indians and tribal councils in this state to develop mutual goals, to design projects for achieving goals and to implement their plans. Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, section 41-2051(A), the legislature establishes the governor's office on tribal relations in order to assist and support tribal nations and communities in this state and to enhance government‑to‑government relations between the twenty-two tribal nations within the boundaries of this state.