Native American Commission public meetings in 2020
5 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Native American Commission
The Native American Commission is meeting virtually to review reports and scholarships. The body will also discuss amendments to its bylaws.
- Bylaws Amendments
- Nationwide Native American Commission’s Report
- Annual Report
- Native American Scholarships
Native American Commission
The Native American Commission is meeting virtually to discuss its duties and the formation of internal committees. The body will also review criteria for state recognition and native American scholarships.
- Criteria for State Recognition
- Native American Scholarships
- Forming Committee’s Within the Native American Commission
- Nationwide Native American Commission’s Inquiry/Report
- Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs/Native American Commission Duties
Native American Commission
No quorum was present for the July 20, 2020 meeting, so the commission moved into discussion only. Members discussed Census Bureau maps regarding overlapping tribal boundaries.
- Chief Randy Verdun, Sr. and Chief Shirell Parfait-Dardar agreed to accept Census geographical department maps
- Chief August Creppell noted his Tribal Council does not agree with the maps
Native American Commission
The Native American Commission is meeting virtually to review criteria for state recognition. The body will also discuss U.S. Census SDTSA Tribal Maps and CARES Act funding for tribal community needs.
- Criteria for State Recognition
- U.S. Census SDTSA Tribal Maps
- CARES Act funding for Tribal Community Needs
Native American Commission
The agenda provided is a meeting notice only. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.
The commission did not reach a quorum, meaning no official votes or formal decisions were made. Members received information regarding the US Census and Louisiana Health services and discussed recognition criteria.