Today’s episode begins a four-part series on the history of emergency response in US tribal nations. Host Ashley and guest co-host, NCBRT Assistant Director for Training and Outreach Deyvon Cooper, are joined by guests Robert Holden and Steve Golubic. Robert is former deputy director for the National Congress of American Indians, and Steve is former director of tribal affairs for the US Department of Homeland Security. Both currently serve as tribal liaisons for LSU NCBRT/ACE. In this episode, Robert and Steve explain the history and evolution of tribal nations’ relationship with the federal government, as well as the beginnings of emergency response in tribes.