The Commission is the liaison between the Executive Branch and the Tribes in North Dakota. Duties include mediation service with the Tribes and State and working with other state agencies regarding proper protocol in working with Native Americans and Tribal governments.

Over the years, nine governors have served as chair of the Commission as the NDIAC has tackled many issues including jurisdiction, assimilation, employment, economic development, welfare, discrimination, research, self-determination for Tribes and, most recently, gaming.  The Commission has evolved as a vital link between the state and Tribal nations.  The NDIAC continues to address tough issues and to serve as a facilitator for building a better North Dakota through cooperation, understanding, and mutual respect.

Commission Meeting Information

September 8

United Tribes Technical College

3315 University Drive, Building 7, Bismarck ND

5:00 PM

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ND Indian Affairs Commission Membership

 

Governor Kelly Armstrong Image

Governor Kelly Armstrong
NDIAC Chairman 
Office of the Governor
600 E Boulevard Ave
Bismarck, ND 58505-0001
(701) 328-2200 (w)
(701) 328-2205 (fax)

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Mark Fox
Chairman 
Three Affiliated Tribes
404 Frontage Road
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-4781 (w)
(701) 627-4748 (fax)

Chairman Steve Sitting Bear

Steve Sitting Bear
Chairman 
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
P.O. Box D
Ft. Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-8500 (w)
(701) 854-8595 (fax)
 

Chairwoman Lonna Jackson Street Image


Lonna Jackson Street
Chairwoman
Spirit Lake Nation
PO Box 359
Fort Totten, ND 58335-0359
(701) 766-4626 (w)
(701) 766-4126 (fax)

Chairman Jamie Azure Image

Jamie Azure
Chairman 
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa
PO Box 900
Belcourt, ND 58316-0900
(701) 477-2600 (w)
(701) 477-6836 (fax)

Chairman J. Garret Renville Image


J. Garret Renville
Chairman
Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate
PO Box 509
Agency Village, SD 57262
(605) 698-3911 (w)
(605) 698-7907 (fax)

At Large Member Dr. Leander "Russ" McDonald Image


At Large Member - Dr. Leander "Russ" McDonald
President
United Tribes Technical College 
Dr. Leander "Russ" McDonald
3315 University Drive
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 255-3285 (w)

At Large Member Dr. Viola Slater Image

At Large Member - Dr. Viola Slater
Professional Development Specialist
Western Educational Regional Cooperative 

At Large Member Erica Thunder Image

At Large Member - Erica Thunder
Missouri Slope