Table 1. Project Developmental Phase Matrix.

	Project Inception	Engaging the Community	Implementing the Project	Sustaining the Project
Individual level	Affirming team members' diverse backgrounds Attending to credibility stress
Team level	Developing trust Integrating the diversity of the team	Making respectful preparations Balancing academic formality with Native American formality Maintaining a low profile
Community level	Making a quiet entry Making connections Gaining community support Attending to credibility stress	Addressing historic distrust of research Receiving direction from the community Understanding indirect communication styles Making connections	Being flexible Focusing on community strengths Understanding the project's influence on the community Noticing increasing trust on the part of the community	Planning for sustainability Developing potential sustainability partnerships