The Tulalip Tribes are a federally recognized tribe
and successors in interest to the Snohomish,
Snoqualmie, Skykomish, and other allied tribes and
bands that signed the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott.
The Tulalip Tribes are a federally recognized tribe
and successors in interest to the Snohomish,
Snoqualmie, Skykomish, and other allied tribes and
bands that signed the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott.
To provide exemplary technical support, infrastructure development and technical education to Tribal members and employees.
Winner of several awards and featured in regional and national press, Tulalip Data Services (TDS) provides a wide array of services to meet the technical needs of the Tulalip Tribes. Three teams compose TDS, each delivering superior technical expertise, project management, consultation, user training and support.
In March 2000, a unique partnership was created to implement a technology strategy for the Tulalip Tribes. This partnership included dedicated representatives of the University of Washington at Bothell, Everett Community College, and the Tulalip Tribes of Washington.
This project was conceived by Tribal leaders to close the technology gap between the Tribes and the surrounding communities; it was initially called the Tulalip Technology Leap (TTL). The ultimate goal of this initiative was to bring economic diversity to the Reservation. By creating a "technology engine," the Tribes would be able to generate high-skilled, well paying jobs, and train tribal members to fill them.
By the fourth year of its existence, TTL had put in place the bulk of the networking infrastructure that is needed for the Tribal government and businesses to carry out their daily functions effectively and productively. Further, the acceptance of and reliance on technology on the Reservation had increased perceptibly.
Given TTL's accomplishments in closing the "digital divide" on the Reservation, and its new focus on providing computing services to Tulalip departments, it was decided that Technology Leap was no longer an appropriate name. The Board of Directors decided to rename this department "Tulalip Data Services" (TDS).
Once network infrastructure and support services were in place, Tulalip Data Services launched our long-term strategy to deploy critical technology applications that directly benefit the Tulalip Tribes.
Now in the ninth year, TDS continues to support and expand Tribal needs as detailed in the 2009 capital projects list. (See Action Steps)
We believe that the appropriate and selective use of technology enhances the ability to respond to many of the educational, community, cultural preservation, business development and governmental needs of the Tulalip Tribes.
We also believe that the key to successful implementation of technology is to truly understand the end—users' needs. Only then, by providing the appropriate technical solutions, can we effectively help users to reach their goals.
Utilize the latest in computing and telecommunication technologies—as cost effectively as possible—to address cultural, business, educational, communications, and technical infrastructure needs on the Reservation as determined by Tribal leadership.
Provide technical education and on-the-job training for Tribal members and employees.
Expand existing network and telecommunications infrastructure.
Implement an integrated database architecture system that provides valid, reliable, and useful data within a secure environment.
Use technology to enhance Tribal communications where appropriate.
Foster managed growth in business and economic development.
Enhance educational opportunities for Tribal families.
Preserve the cultural heritage of the Tulalip Tribes.
Build a technology infrastructure to be managed and owned by the Tulalip Tribes.
Provide technical support in a timely, friendly, and professional manner.
Geographic Information System
The GIS group strives to improve decision-making processes, resource utilization, and cultural preservation through collection, analysis and distribution of geospatial data.
HelpDesk
The HelpDesk provides computer, networking, and technical support services as well as training for all Tulalip Tribes' members and employees.
Marketing and Information Services
Tulalip Data Services (TDS) Marketing and Design offers web, graphic, photographic and video services.
Networking
Networking Services provides the Internet backbone for the Tulalip Tribes/ Quil Ceda Village and is committed to network management, server administration, workstation and security services.
Software Development
The Software Development group is a dedicated team of individuals that provides technical expertise, consultation, strategy and solutions in the areas of software and web development.
Tulalip Broadband
Tulalip Broadband provides telephony, data and cable entertainment services to the residents and businesses of the Tulalip Tribes and Quil Ceda Village.
Requests for customized websites for a particular department must be approved by your general manager. We can help you through this process. Once your request has been approved, we will help you through the process of designing your “look and feel”, branding and site structure/content.
- You may also call the following number, 360‐716‐5101, or email helpdesk@tulaliptribes‐nsn.gov. They will put you in contact with the right people to make this an easy process for you.
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is a collection of computer hardware, software, and geographic data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically‐referenced information. All geographically‐referenced information can be displayed on a map in the form of layers. Each layer depicts information about a topic of interest in a way that is user‐friendly and easy to analyze. Therefore, maps can be utilized to improve decision‐making processes through the visual representation of GIS data.
- To learn more about GIS, please visit http://www.gis.com.
Because a large part of the data we use on the Tulalip Reservation is linked to a geographic component (an address, a parcel, a road, etc.), GIS solutions greatly contribute to the effort to streamline operations. Utilizing GIS technology enables Tulalip departments and Board of Directors to extend the capabilities of the Tribes’ existing information infrastructure. Consequently, we are able to cut costs, enhance services, and allow various departments to operate as collaborative Tribal entity.
- To learn more about Tulalip Tribes’ GIS, please visit GIS Website.
We can be contacted either via email or phone:
Tel: 360‐716‐5157The GIS (Geographic Information System) group uses GIS technology as a tool to assist in the storage, analysis and presentation of data and associated attributes which are spatially referenced to the earth. Using the latest GPS technology, the GIS group can create accurate and informative spatial data. The group is responsible for performing tasks such as spatial analysis, map production and management of a growing spatial database. When put in the hands of decision makers, this critical information can be used to analyze challenges and provide solutions concerning land management, planning, demographics and natural resources.
The Tulalip GIS Center offers all the services required to create a variety of maps with a host of features in various sizes and formats. These services may be requested individually or collectively.
You can contact GIS at:
360-716-5164
Email:
gis@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov
Address:
Tulalip GIS
7411 Tulalip Bay Drive
Tulalip, WA 98271
The Help Desk provides computer, networking, and technical support services as well as training for all Tulalip Tribes members and employees.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Turnaround Time:
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Turnaround Time:
A new building will consolidate Tribal technologies into one safe, secure location. Some highlights of the project include planning of the:
This program successfully put a new computer in approximately 1300 tribal homes. Some highlights of the project include:
This program is currently completed; no new computers will be issued. We will continue to support computers from this program. Feel free to contact the Helpdesk with any questions regarding this program and/or support of your computer.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Two pick up/drop offs are scheduled per day at the Administration Building at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
The Administration Building pick up/drop off location is in the mailroom.
The TDS pick up/drop off location is at the front desk.
Software Development Projects
In addition to the normal day-to-day content updates that we perform on all the Tulalip Tribes websites, we also make enhancements to websites, internal and external software applications and develop new software applications. Listed below is a list of our current projects on which we are working or will be working soon:
Tulalip Gaming Websites – Enhanced Maintenance System
We make many content changes to the Tulalip gaming websites throughout the year. This project, once completed, will make it possible to automatically schedule all content updates based on customer supplied dates. This improves the accuracy of the content changes and the timing of publishing promotional materials. It also decreases the amount of time it takes to publish content changes to the websites.
Luxeline - on-line bus service reservations
This project supports the Tulalip Resort bus service (Luxeline) that is offered to Rewards Club members. Once completed, members will be able to reserve seats on Luxeline buses to the Tulalip Resort Casino and know they have a seat available when they want to visit us. This will be available from the internet for any Tulalip Resort Casino Rewards Club member.
Salish Networks – new website
A new website for our Salish Networks enterprise is being created to showcase the telecommunications and infrastructure offerings available from this new Tulalip business. As the business grows, the site will be enhanced to ensure the world is aware of all the new business services available from Salish Networks.
Quil Ceda Village – website make-over
The Quil Ceda Village commercial website, that highlights the leasing and business side of QCV, is being brought up to date with new graphics and new technology. This website will be more closely aligned with promoting the business aspects of the village. It will have an updated look and feel with current photos of the actual village properties along with enhanced graphics capabilities. It will also be mobile friendly so that people on the go can enjoy the content as much as those on their PCs.
SharePoint Upgrade
We are working on upgrading our current SharePoint technology to the most recent version available. This will enhance the internal communications of departments within Tulalip Tribes by making collaboration easier and more intuitive. It will also create a technical foundation for a secure portal for Tulalip Tribal member only information.
Tulalip Tribal Government Website redesign
The external facing website for the Tulalip Tribes Government is undergoing a redesign to communicate with the public more effectively while maintaining a consistent voice across the entire site.
Tulalip Tribal Members Secure Portal
A new website is planned for communicating Tulalip Tribal information directly to Tulalip Tribal members only. The information planned so far includes board of director meeting minutes and financial decisions usually contained in mail outs.
Tulalip Departmental Software Applications
In addition to the projects listed above, we are also working on enhancements for internal software used by departments here at the Tulalip Tribes. This list includes:
Address:
2601 88th Street NE
Tulalip, WA 98271
(Driving Directions)
Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Phone:
360-716-5166
Address:
2601 88th Street NE
Tulalip, WA 98271
(Driving Directions)
TDS Main:
360-716-5100
TDS Helpdesk:
360-716-5101
TDS Graphic Design:
360-716-5166
TDS GIS:
360-716-5164
Address:
2601 88th Street NE
Tulalip, WA 98271
(Driving Directions)
TDS Help Desk:
360-716-5101
