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 5:30 p.m. in Fargo City Hall. Meetings are broadcast live on TV Fargo channel 12. 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

Sandra Berlin, Chair
White Earth Ojibwe Nation & Descendant of Red Lake Nation

Monique Vondall-Rieke, Vice-Chair
(Chippewa) Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa

Don Martin, Treasurer
(Chippewa) Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa

Scott Satermo

(Hidatsa/Mandan) Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold

 

Jaclynn Davis Wallette

(Chippewa) Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa

 

Sharon White Bear

(Arikara) Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold

Guy Fox

(Hidatsa) Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold

Tim Mahoney, Fargo City Commission

Robin Nelson, 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

Delvin Rogers, Spiritual Advisor