"While I have respect for the Tulalip Tribes of the past, I'm not sure I do today. If Glen Gobin does not accept a meeting, how does he know they are unwilling to recognize the tribes' sovereignty?

It is not that the people who lease the land don't recognize the tribes' sovereignty. It's that the Tulalip Tribes have become what they have accused the white man of - being greedy. Would they be asked to leave if Wal-Mart and Home Depot had not come to town, helping to create Quil Ceda Village? What about the casino and the amphitheatre? All of this is bringing in quite a nice amount of cash for the tribe. If none of those were around today, would the people be asked to leave?"

Get the Story:
Ann Gibson: Tribes should meet with leaseholders (The Everett Herald 10/28)

Relevant Links:
Tulalip Tribes - http://www.tulaliptribes.com

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