Native American Commission Members
The Commission shall consist of 9 members appointed by the Mayor, with consent of the City Commission, for three year terms, with the following membership: a representative of the Fargo City Commission, a representative of the Fargo Public Schools Board of Education and seven representatives of the local Native American community.
Member | Affiliation | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
Emily Sargent | White Earth Nation | June 30, 2026 |
Dale Sayers | Blackfeet Nation | June 30, 2026 |
Whitney Johnson, Chair | Oglala Sioux Tribe | June 30, 2024 |
Lisa Ducheneaux | Red Lake Band of Chippewa | June 30, 2024 |
Suzanne Senske | Ho-Chunk Nation | June 30, 2024 |
Amanda Strauss | Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate | June 30, 2025 |
Ashley Littlewolf, Vice Chair | Bois Forte | June 30, 2025 |
Liaisons
Members | Affiliation | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
John Strand | Fargo City Commission | June 30, 2024 |
Seth Holden | Fargo School Board | June 30, 2024 |
Lt. Michael Bernier | City of Fargo Police Liaison | On-going per Ordinance |
Nicole Crutchfield | City of Fargo Liason | On-going per Ordinance |
Catlyn Christie | City of Fargo Liaison | On-going per Ordinance |
Consider Serving Your Community
If you are interested in being a member of the Native American Commission please complete our application form to express your interest. We will consider your application when it is time to fill a vacant position on the commission.