On May 8th, Blue Lake Rancheria (BLR) hosted an Introduction to Pathways to TrustSM training, developed and held by the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy. Pathways to TrustSM is a professional development curriculum designed to prepare individuals and organizations to build effective and respectful partnerships with Tribal nations. This program addresses critical knowledge gaps that often undermine cross-cultural collaboration, and provides a practical framework for supporting more effective collaboration, reducing project risks, and for creating better outcomes for all parties. The curriculum represents a significant investment in relationship-building and cultural bridge-building, positioning participants as more effective partners in Tribal communities while supporting Tribal self-determination and sovereignty goals.
During the training event, participants took a guided tour of BLR’s microgrid systems, hear from a panel of local leaders, and view the BLR Cultural Landscape Assessment. The Pathways to TrustSM training brought together individuals from a wide range of organizations, and Blue Lake Rancheria would like to thank all those who attended, including:
- Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria
- Cal Poly Humboldt
- California Air Resources Board
- California Center for Rural Policy
- California Energy Commission
- City of Arcata
- City of Blue Lake
- City of Eureka
- County of Humboldt
- County of Humboldt Public Health
- Great Redwood Trail Agency
- Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District
- Humboldt Area Foundation
- Humboldt Bay Harbor District
- Humboldt County DHHS
- Humboldt County Workforce Development Board
- McKinleyville Community Services District
- Mid Klamath Watershed Council
- North Coast Growers’ Association
- North Coast Health Improvement and Information Network
- Northern Rural Energy Network
- RCAA
- Redwood Coast Energy Authority
- Redwood Community Action Agency
- Schatz Energy Research Center
- Trees Foundation
- Vineyard Offshore
Originally Published: 5/15/2026