Through my policy consultation, I have provided invaluable guidance to tribal and local governments on policies involving Indian tribes, ensuring they are well-informed and aware of the significance of their decisions.As the Chairman of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes, I successfully advocated for the Montana legislature to pass a bill extending the sunset of the Montana Reserved Water Rights Compact Commission. This extension allowed for [specific benefits or outcomes]. I also facilitated the signing of the Criminal Jurisdiction Retrocession Agreement between the city of Polson and Lake County.It was a great honor for me to represent the tribes of Montana and Wyoming in international missions. I served as a tribal delegate to the Climate Change talks in Denmark and led the tribes in a successful trade mission to Turkey.Specialties: Government liaison, public speaking, working in both the State Legislature and US Congress
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