The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation Tribal Employment Rights (TERO) Office

Providing business and economic opportunities for Native Americans
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MHA Nation's TERO Ordinance

The MHA TERO Commission hereby publishes this modified version of the MHA Nation's TERO Ordinance.

The modified version incorporates changes that will serve the Nation and individuals and entities working within the Nation's lands.
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MHA TERO Licensing Requirement (PPA)

By direction of the MHA TERO Commission, the TERO staff will begin tracking Preference Partnership Agreements (PPA) between all Certified Indian Contractgors and the subcontractors involved in that relationship.

Download the following document to learn more about this directive.
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Preference Level 1 Certified Indian Companies

Updated: March 18, 2025
The Most Recent Approved Contractors.
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Important Notice

ATTENTION: WE DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILED, FAXED, AND/OR MAILED IN APPLICATIONS. TERO APPLICATION CAN ONLY BE PROCESSED IN OFFICE. 

Our Licensing Hours are Monday- Thursday 8am-3:30pm. 

To contact:

Shane Foote, Temporary Non-Native Application Specialist

Phone: (701) 421-2361

Email: shanefoote@mhanation.com

Aldine Rush, Native Licensing Specialist

Phone: (701) 627-6279

Email: arush@mhanation.com

Please Be Advised

Be advised that all OWNERS need to come in physically for new or renewal applications. Any designated official from a company or corporation will be required to provide an affidavit or company meeting authorizing that individual to sign for the company or corporation. Must have a current valid ID.
Business Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Licensing Monday - Thursday
8:00am - 3:30pm
Closed from 12:00pm - 1:00pm