Reprinted with permission from The Ranger, a publication issued by the Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board
Billie Isham is the new Tribal Liaison at Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation. A member of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Isham will support government-to-government relations between the agency and the four Native American tribal nations located within the agency’s service area: Bois Forte, Grand Portage, and portions of Leech Lake and Fond Du Lac.
Each of the four tribes are separate sovereign nations, and each has an independent relationship with the United States and the State of Minnesota. Isham will foster the agency’s relationship with tribal nations, including tribal partnerships related to economic development projects that impact infrastructure, broadband, child care, business and community development, tourism and recreational trails located within or near tribal lands.
”Our agency and the four tribal nations are strengthening our inter-governmental relationships to maximize economic development in northeastern Minnesota,” said Commissioner Mark Phillips, Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation. “We are very pleased to welcome Billie to our team and are confident in her abilities to enhance our relationships with the region’s American Indian tribes. Together we can accomplish economic and quality of life projects that positively impact the Native American people living and working in our service area.”
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