PHOTOs: Ninth District Commander and Tribal Chairman sign historic agreement

[The Patriot]

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PESHAWBESTOWN, Mich. - Rear Adm. Michael N. Parks, commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District, and Tribal Chairman Derek J. Bailey of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians sign a memorandum of understanding at the Eagle's Creek Conference Room at the Leelanau Sands Casino and Lodge, Jan. 29, 2011.

The signing of the MOU represents a unique opportunity to formalize the nation-to-nation cooperation between the Coast Guard and Grand Traverse Band and is intended to solidify an enduring relationship for decades to come. The agreement establishes consensus guidelines necessary to succeed over the long-term and is also intended to serve as a model for cooperation between other sovereign Tribal authorities and Coast Guard leaders.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class George Degener

PESHAWBESTOWN, Mich. -- Rear Adm. Michael N. Parks, commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District, addresses the crowd prior to signing a memorandum of understanding with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians at the Eagle's Creek Conference Room at the Leelanau Sands Casino and Lodge, Jan. 29, 2011.

The Grand Traverse Band and U.S. Coast Guard are entering into the memorandum of understanding to further enhance cultural, operational and community coordination.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class George Degener




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