Native American Commission
The mission of the Native American Commission is to work together to strengthen the Native American community in order to promote understanding, recognition and respect for Native American cultures and enrich the whole community.
The Native American Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in Fargo City Hall. Meetings are broadcast live on TV Fargo channel 99. Meetings are rebroadcast every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., Thursday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 11:30 a.m.
Commission's goals
Define the funding priorities for Native American programs and services.
Determine the services that might be provided by a facility to serve the Native American community.
Recommend an effective anti-racism education model and facilitate city and community participation in training.
Members
Scott Satermo, Chair
(Hidatsa/Mandan) Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold
Sandra Berlin, Vice- Chair
White Earth Ojibwe Nation & Descendant of Red Lake Nation
Don Martin, Treasurer
(Chippewa) Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa
Jaclynn Davis Wallette
(Chippewa) Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa
Sharon White Bear
(Arikara) Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold
Gus Claymore
(Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe)
Guy Fox
(Hidatsa) Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold
Tim Mahoney, Fargo City Commission
Dan Fremling, Fargo School Board
Liaisons
Sandy Reynolds, Secretary
Dan Mahli, City of Fargo, Liaison
Willard Yellow Bird Jr., City of Fargo Liaison
Prairie Rose, Ex Officio