Native American Training Institute
NATI represents an alliance between the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nation, the Spirit Lake Nation, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. These Nations collectively aim to make an impact in our communities. Learn more about the tribes that make up our network in the sections below.
The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, located in the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, is deeply tied to the Missouri River and central North Dakota’s landscapes. With over 16,000 enrolled citizens, the Nation is a foundation for the region’s historic and contemporary heritage.
The Spirit Lake Nation, or “People of the Spirit Water,” reside on the Spirit Lake Reservation which is located in north central North Dakota near the present town of Devils Lake and consists of over 7,000 enrolled citizens.
The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indian Reservation is located near the geographical center on North America in north central North Dakota, ten miles south of the Canadian Border, and includes over 32,000 members.
The Standing Rock Sioux Reservation is situated in North Dakota and South Dakota. The people of Standing Rock are members of the Dakota and Lakota nations, and enrolled citizenship for the Tribal Nation is over 8,500.
The NDIAC exists to create a better North Dakota through the improvement of tribal/state relations and better understanding between American Indian and non-Indian people.
North Dakota Department of Human Resources’ Children and Family Services Division is responsible for many programs and services and sets policies and procedures for child welfare services.
Casey Family Programs provides consulting services to child welfare systems, direct services to children and families, public policy resources, and research and analysis.