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NEWS FROM
DEPARTMENT HEAD I have been in this position for four years now and it
continues to be a privilege and an honor to work with so many
talented people. As an organization we have been through many
changes. The Department was born in 1982 with only a handful of
people, but we cannot forget that we exist as an organization
and a department because of the success and sacrifices of our
ancestors. Today we operate as a diverse department of over 100
people. We are organized in to three divisions with functions
that range from environmental protection to water resources and
fish and wildlife. A few programs have been a part of the
department since its inception, some have been divided off to
create an entirely new department, such as the Department of
Lands, and we continue to add new programs such as the recent
addition of the National Bison Range. Over time we will change
and grow and continue to be a diverse department, but the one
constant that makes the Natural Resource Department strong are
the people. Each person contributes to the department by adding
their skill, talent and experience to the mix. While we are
diverse in our functions we are even more diverse in the make up
of the staff and that adds to the strength of the department. We
are successful because of the people who fill the over 100
positions in the department. I have seen the staff respond to
many changes and challenges in the last four years and in the
face of it all the CSKT government and the CSKT membership can
be proud of the staff of the Natural Resource Department. As
always I want to thank the Tribal Council and the Tribal
Membership for continued support and encouragement. As a
department we will do our part and continue to meet the
challenges that face Tribal Government. I hope you enjoy this
edition of the Natural Resource Department news letter and as
you read it, please keep in mind the many people who make it
possible for us to have a successful Natural Resource
Department.
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