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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 of Tribal communities. It 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 11 governor-appointed members representing the eight Tribal nations in Montana, a member of the Montana Department of Commerce, a member from the Governor's Office of Economic Development and the Governor's Director of Indian Affairs. Public meetings occur throughout Montana on a quarterly basis.


BLACKFEET TRIBE


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CHIPPEWA CREE TRIBE


Chippewa Cree Tribe

Richard Sangrey

Term ending July 1, 2026.

406-395-5705


CONFEDERATED SALISH & KOOTENAI TRIBES


Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes

Jennifer Finley

STEDC Vice-Chair

Term ending July 1, 2026. 

406-675-2700


CROW TRIBE


Crow Tribe

Shawn Backbone

Term ending June 30, 2024.

406-679-3285

 


FORT BELKNAP INDIAN COMMUNITY


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Delina Cuts The Rope

Term ending June 30,2024.

406-353-2205


FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE & SIOUX TRIBES


Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes

Bryce Kirk

Term ending June 30, 2024.

406-650-3263


LITTLE SHELL CHIPPEWA TRIBE


Little Shell Tribe

Gerald Gray

STEDC Chair

Term ending June 30, 2024.

406-294-8113


NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE


Northern Cheyenne Tribe

Melissa Lonebear

Term ending July 1, 2026. 

406-477-6284


OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR


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Misty Kuhl

Director of Indian Affairs

406-444-3702

Mark Blasdel

Director of Economic Development

406-444-5470


MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


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MANDY RAMBO

Acting Director, Montana Department of Commerce

406-841-2727


UPCOMING MEETINGS

State Tribal Economic Development Commission


August 8, 2025

Billings Hotel & Convention Center
1223 Mullowney Lane
Billings, MT 59101
Register and join via Zoom 
Agenda coming soon


Nov. 14, 2025 
Kwataqnuk Resort & Casino
49708 US-93
Polson, MT 59860
Register and join via Zoom 
Agenda coming soon


PAST COMMISSION MEETINGS


2025

  • May 8, 2025 Agenda | Minutes | Audio | Board Book
  • Feb. 11, 2025 Agenda | Minutes | Audio

2024 

  • Nov. 13, 2024 Agenda | Minutes | Audio
  • Aug. 28, 2024 Agenda | Minutes | Audio
  • May 8, 2024 Agenda | Minutes | Audio
  • Feb. 21, 2024 Agenda | Minutes | Audio 

2023 

  • Nov. 15, 2023  Agenda | Minutes | Audio 
  • Aug. 2, 2023  Agenda | Minutes | Audio
  • May 17, 2023  Agenda | Minutes | Audio
  • Feb. 15, 2023 Agenda | Minutes | Audio

2022 

  • Nov. 16, 2022 Agenda | Minutes | Audio 
  • Aug. 24, 2022 Agenda | Minutes | Audio 
  • May 18, 2022 Agenda | Minutes 
  • Feb. 16, 2022 Agenda | Minutes | Action Items

2021

  • Nov. 17, 2021 Agenda | Minutes | Action Items
  • Aug. 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)
  • Feb. 12,2021 Agenda | Minutes (Zoom)

2020

  • Oct. 28, 2020 Agenda | Minutes (Zoom)
  • Aug. 5, 2020 Agenda | Minutes (Zoom
  • Feb. 26, 2020 Agenda | Minutes (Zoom)

2019

  • Oct. 8, 2019 Agenda | Minutes
  • Sept. 26, 2019 Agenda | Minutes
  • July 22, 2019 Minutes (Conference Call)
  • May 22, 2019 Agenda | Minutes

2018

  • Dec. 12, 2018 Agenda | Minutes (Conference Call)
  • Sept. 25, 2018 Agenda | Minutes
  • June 20, 2018 Agenda | Minutes
  • March 28, 2018 Agenda | Minutes

2017

  • Oct. 1, 2017 Agenda | Minutes
  • May 9, 2017 Agenda | Minutes
  • April 6, 2017 Agenda | Minutes (Conference Call)
  • Feb. 1, 2017 Agenda | Minutes

COMMISSION REPORTS

  • 2024 Biennium STEDC Report to the Legislature
  • 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.

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