For more information, please contact us.. Current IC2 Members (in alphabetical order) The SMSC is governed by the General Council and the Business Council. (218) 983-3285 Fax (218) 983-3641 May 23,2016 CHAIR VACANT SECRETARY-TREASURER Tara Mason DISTRICT I Steven "Punky" Clark DISTRICT II Kathy Goodwin DISTRICT III Kenneth Bevins Hon. Two crimes nearly two centuries apart provide the backbone to an upcoming 2019 Supreme Court decision that will determine the fate of five tribes and nearly half the land in Oklahoma. Underway: MPCA environmental review of Owatonna's wastewater treatment expansion $100 million in investments account for healthier Sauk River Chain of Lakes; further protection still needed MPCA, Northwestern Minnesota leaders appeal for investment to help communities prepare for extreme weather Edward Fairbanks Senior Policy Advisor – Policy, Agreements, Environmental Protection edward.fairbanks@state.mn.us 218-404-3491 MnDOT PO Box 275 Cass Lake, MN 56633 Adrien Carretero Tribal Affairs Coordinator – Policy & Agreements, Employment & Contracting, Training adrien.carretero@state.mn.us 651-236-7674 Minnesota Department of Transportation 395 John Ireland Blvd. EPA's efforts to protect human health and the environment of federally recognized Indian tribes by supporting implementation of federal environmental laws consistent with the federal trust responsibility, and the government-to-government relationship. Gibimiwiidoomin gidinwewininaan niigaanakeyaa. In Minnesota, a unique pilot program has developed between tribal nations and the statewide sustainability framework program. PH 651-385-4124. CONTACT: Ben Benoit Environmental Director Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe 218-335-7417 [email protected] New Mexico: Inter-Tribal Environmental Council. ; Supporting Members comprise non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses, labor organizations, academic programs, and individuals. Minnesota Tribal Quarterly Mining Meetings with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Division of Natural Resources Quarterly Minnesota Reservation Technical Staff Environmental Council (MNTEC) Michigan Tribal Environmental Group (MTEG) Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council … ; We invite new members to join. • Quarterly Minnesota Technical Staff Environmental Council (MNTEC) • Michigan Tribal Environmental Group (MTEG) • Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (WTCAC) • National Tribal Forum on Air Quality – R5 Tribes attend, on planning committee, and present Weisman Art Museum Faces Criticism After Delaying Repatriation of Native American Objects for 30 Years, 07/08/2020 • Provides a tribal forum for policy issues dealing Under the EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes, EPA consults on a government‐to‐government basis with federally recognized tribes. Boards/Commissions Search (state.mn.us), Please contact Shannon Geshick with questions: The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council seeks representatives for the Urban Indian Advisory Board; a six member subcommittee of the Indian Affairs Council representing four Minnesota cities with significant American Indian populations and reports to the MIAC Executive board. The seven Anishinaabe reservations include: Grand Portage located in the northeast corner of the state; Bois Forte located in extreme northern Minnesota; Red Lake located in extreme northern Minnesota west of Bois Forte; White Earth located in northwestern Minnesota; Leech Lake located in the north central portion of the state; Fond du Lac located in northeast Minnesota west of the city of Duluth; and Mille Lacs located in the central part of the state, south and east of Brainerd. The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council is asking Gov. General Council. The General Council meets bi-monthly to …