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Commission on Indian Affairs

Policy Area

Economic Development

Purpose

To investigate problems common to American Indians and persons of American Indian descent who are residents of the commonwealth. It shall assist tribal councils, Indian organizations and individuals in their relationship with agencies of state and local government, assist with social services, education, employment opportunities, health, housing problems, civil rights, legal aid, treaties, taking of a census of American Indian residents, and any other rights or services concerning American Indian residents of the commonwealth.

Seat Restrictions

Term Limit: 0 | Term Length: 3

Meeting Information

Meetings as scheduled. 100 Cambridge Street., Suite 300 Boston, MA

Compensation

None

Legal Authority

MGL Chapter 6a, Section 8a
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Commission on Indian Affairs Board Members
Member↓↓Seat NameAppointing AuthorityTerm End Date
Ms. Tashanna CarterNipmucGovernorMay 2, 2024
Ms. Joanne DunnOjibway TribeGovernor-
Aaron GonzalesNaicob IroquoisGovernorJune 16, 2020
Ms. Gail A. HillMashpee WampanoagGovernorFebruary 3, 2019
Troy W. PhillipsNipmuc -Western MassGovernorOctober 30, 2019
Mr. Michael D. WagnerAquinnah WampanoagGovernorOctober 10, 2024
-Assonet WampanoagGovernor-