Governor Schweitzer Releases Montana 2010 Tribal Relations Report

Governor Brian Schweitzer today released the 2010 Tribal Relations Report highlighting the State of Montana and Tribal Nations major efforts to work together during this past fiscal year. The full text of the report is available online at http://tribalnations.mt.gov.

“This report demonstrates the State of Montana’s commitment to sincere and meaningful state-tribal relationships,” Governor Schweitzer said. “We look forward to continuing these historic efforts and strengthening the government-to-government relationship”.

Among the many activities listed in the Report, we have highlighted the valuable contributions of those American Indian appointees who share their expertise as members of our boards, councils and commissions. Their active participation expands our ability to reach all of Montana.

There were more than 650 cooperative agreements, trainings, projects and collaborative efforts in effect between the state and the eight tribal governments in Montana during fiscal year 2010, covering every aspect of governmental operations, including economic development; the delivery of human services; environmental stewardship; cooperation on finance and justice issues; and education.

This year’s report, a result of a 2003 state law sponsored by Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, includes artwork by featured artist Allen Knows His Gun. Originally from Crow Agency, Knows His Gun is a Crow tribal member and currently resides in Fort Smith, Montana.

Full Report Available at: http://www.tribalnations.mt.gov