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Welcome to Washington Tribes

Washington state is home to 29 federally recognized Indian tribes, each with its own sovereign tribal government. Across the state, tribes are making investments and charitable contributions that improve people’s lives, Indian and non-Indian alike.

Washington Tribes is an educational project of the Washington Indian Gaming Association, created to share information about tribal governments in Washington and their contributions to communities, economies and the environment statewide.

Washington Tribes are Transforming Lives on Multiple Fronts

Preserving culture

Tribes ensure Native American arts, culture and tradition thrive.

Improving Lives

Tribal governments strengthen quality of life through investments in healthcare, education, housing and recovery services.

Sustaining the Environment

Tribes restore and protect culturally and environmentally important lands and waters through stewardship and natural resource management.

Building Community

Tribal investments support local economies, infrastructure and critical community services across Washington.

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Tribal investments, statewide benefits

Across Washington, tribal government and business enterprises generate billions in economic activity, create tens of thousands of jobs and reinvest revenues into public services and the community.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many federally recognized tribes are in Washington?2026-05-19T15:23:57-07:00

There are 29 federally recognized tribes in Washington State. Each tribe is a sovereign nation with its own government, laws and community programs.

What does tribal sovereignty mean?2026-05-19T15:25:44-07:00

Sovereignty is the authority of a nation to make its laws and be governed by them. As self-governing nations, tribes establish and operate under their own governmental systems, create their own laws, set citizenship criteria and operate law enforcement and judicial systems.

How do tribes benefit Washington State?2026-05-19T15:27:46-07:00

Washington’s tribal governments generate $7.4 billion in gross state product and employ more than 29,000 people. Revenues from tribally owned enterprises are reinvested into public services such as healthcare, education, housing, environmental restoration and community infrastructure that benefit both tribal and non-tribal communities across the state.

Washington Tribes is a public education program sponsored by the Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA) to raise awareness about how tribal government investments benefit everyone in Washington. WIGA is a nonprofit organization of tribal government leaders of federally recognized tribes in the state of Washington. WIGA’s Board of Directors is composed entirely of duly appointed representatives of the governing bodies of the member tribes.

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