State Tribal Economic Development Commission
The Commission was established in the Native American Economic Development Act of 1999. This commission is tasked with assisting, promoting, developing, and providing initiative recommendations for accelerating economic development on these Reservations in the areas of business expansion, manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, and community development.
The Commission cooperates and acts in conjunction with other public and private organizations for the benefit tribal communities; identifies, obtains, and coordinates governmental and private sector gifts, grants, loans, and donations to further economic development on Indian Reservations in Montana. Montana Code Annotated 90-1-131 through 90-1-135.
The Commission is composed of ten Governor-appointed members representing the eight tribal nations in Montana, the Director of the Montana Department of Commerce, and the Governor's Director of Indian Affairs. Public meetings occur throughout Montana on a quarterly basis.
BLACKFEET TRIBE
Vacant, Primary
CHIPPEWA CREE TRIBE
Richard Sangrey
STEDC Vice-Chairman
Term ending 6/30/2023
RR #1, Box 544
Box Elder, MT 59521
406.395.5705
CONFEDERATED SALISH & KOOTENAI TRIBES
Jennifer Finley, Primary
Term ending 6/30/2023
PO Box 278
Pablo, MT 59855
406.675.2700
Len TwoTeeth, Alternate
Term ending 6/30/2023
PO Box 278
Pablo, MT 59855
406.675.2700
Crow Tribe
Shawn Backbone, Primary
Term ending 6/30/2024
PO Box 159
Crow Agency, MT 59022
406.679.3285
Vacant, Alternate
FORT BELKNAP INDIAN COMMUNITY
Delina Cuts The Rope, Primary
Term ending 6/30/2024
656 Agency Main
Harlem, MT 59526
406.353.2205
Vacant, Alternate
Term ending 6/30/2024
656 Agency Main
Harlem, MT 59526
406.353.2205
FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE & SIOUX TRIBES
Bryce Kirk, Primary
Term ending 6/30/2024
PO Box 1027
Poplar, MT 59255
406.650.3263
Shannon Martell, Alternate
Term ending 6/30/2024
PO Box 1027
Poplar, MT 59255
406.650.8091
LITTLE SHELL CHIPPEWA TRIBE
Gerald Gray
STEDC Chair
Term ending 6/30/2024
2804 3rd Ave. N
Billings,MT 59101
406.294.8113
NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE
Melissa Fisher, Primary
Term ending 6/30/2023
PO Box 128
Lame Deer, MT 59043
406.477.6284
Lafe Haugen, Alternate
Term ending 6/30/2023
PO Box 128
Lame Deer, MT 59043
406.477.6284
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Misty Kuhl
Director of Indian Affairs
PO Box 200801
Helena, MT 59620
406.444.3702
MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Scott Osterman
Director
301 S Park Ave
Helena, MT 59620
406.841.2700
Marilyn Willson
STEDC Program Manager
301 S Park Ave
Helena, MT 59620
406.841.2754
Commission Meetings
Upcoming Meeting
State Tribal Economic Development Commission (STEDC)
When: February 21, 2024
Where: Helena
Meeting location and agenda coming soon.
Zoom information coming soon.
Register in advance for this webinar:
Registration information coming soon.
Past Commission Meetings
2023
November 15, 2023 Agenda | Minutes | Audio | Meeting Book
August 2, 2023 Agenda | Minutes | Audio
May 17, 2023 Agenda | Minutes | Audio
February 15, 2023 Agenda | Minutes | Audio
2022
November 16, 2022 Agenda | Minutes | Audio
August 24, 2022 Agenda | Minutes | Audio
February 16, 2022 Agenda | Minutes | Action Items
2021
November 17, 2021 Agenda | Minutes | Action Items
August 26, 2021 Agenda | Minutes (Zoom) | Action Items
- June 24, 2021 Strategic Planning Overview Session (Zoom)
- June 4, 2021 Strategic Planning Session III (Audio)
- June 3, 2021 Strategic Planning Session II (Audio)
- June 2, 2021 Strategic Planning Session I (Audio)
- March 23, 2021 Strategic Planning Orientation (Zoom)
February 12,2021 Agenda | Minutes (Zoom)
2020
October 28, 2020 Agenda | Minutes (Zoom)
August 5, 2020 Agenda | Minutes (Zoom
February 26, 2020 Agenda | Minutes (Zoom)
2019
October 8, 2019 Agenda | Minutes
September 26, 2019 Agenda | Minutes
July 22, 2019 Minutes (Conference Call)
2018
December 12, 2018 Agenda | Minutes (Conference Call)
September 25, 2018 Agenda | Minutes
June 20, 2018 Agenda | Minutes
March 28, 2018 Agenda | Minutes
2017
October 1, 2017 Agenda | Minutes
April 6, 2017 Agenda Minutes (Conference Call)
Commission Reports
- 2022 Biennium STEDC Report to the Legislature
- 2020 Biennium STEDC Report to the Legislature
- 2018 Biennium STEDC Report to the Legislature
- 2016 Biennium STEDC Report to the Legislature
Publications
- 2021 STEDC Strategic Plan
- 2007 Monetary Contributions of Reservations to the State of Montana (YellowRobe)
- 2003-2009 Monetary Contributions of Reservations to the State of Montana (Craigle)
Governor's Annual Tribal Relations Report
The annual Tribal Relations Report commemorates the accomplishments of the State and Indian Nations of Montana. The Governor presents the report to the Indian Nations of Montana in fulfillment of the requirements of MCA 2-15-143, which became law based upon HB 608 sponsored by then Senator Jonathan Windy Boy in 2003. Senator Windy Boy's bill formalized the fundamental principle and integrity of the government-to-government relationship between the State and Tribal Nations of Montana.
- 2021 Tribal Relations Report
- 2020 Tribal Relations Report
- 2019 Tribal Relations Report
- 2018 Tribal Relations Report
- 2017 Tribal Relations Report
Previous Tribal Relations Reports can be found here.
