Joint Resolution 9220 (City) and 02-29 (County) passed in March 2002, and amended by Resolution 9264 (City) and 02-78 (County) in November 2002.
Serves as a local "point-of-contact" for all local City and County government departments; to represent the Native American community at the City and County government meetings, functions and events; to advise City and County governments on Native American needs, issues, forums, and planning; to assist and advise in the coordinated review of the status of the local Native American community; and to serve as a clearinghouse of information on grants, employment opportunities and economic development activities for dissemination to Native American communities.
The Commission comprises three standing members (highest ranking Native American officer in the Great Falls Public Education system, Indian Heritage Association Director and the Indian Family Clinic Director), four rotating members with staggered terms (1 to 4 years) as recommended by the standing members (who review applications), two County appointed members and two City appointed members.
| Member | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| James Parker Shield | War Shield Development |
| Ernestine Belcourt | Indian Family Clinic Director |
| Sandra Boham | Indian Education Program Director |
| Henry Devereaux* | August 1, 2010 |
| LaFountain, Lawrence* | August 1, 2008 |
| Tommy Stiffarm^ | December 31, 2011 |
| C. Tracey Micheletti^ | December 31, 2011 |
| * City Appointee | ^ County Appointee |
Rotating members serve staggered 1 to 4 year terms.
Meets second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
None stipulated.