Federally Recognized Tribes in the Midwest and Eastern Regions. Last updated Dec. 2017
This list of federally recognized Tribes is meant to serve as an informal means for learning more about Tribal communities that fall within the DOI Northeast Climate Science Center defined region. Each tribe is listed with their natural resource department's contact information. If there are any inaccuracies, out of date references, or if there are more appropriate contacts to include please e-mail shiftingseasons@menominee.edu. We hope over time to improve this list and map to include Indigenous peoples beyond just those who are federally-recognized.
Midwest Region
Iowa
Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi
Contact: Joan Flecksing, Natural Resources Director Phone: (641) 484-3511 Email: joan.flecksing@meskwaki-nsn.gov
Michigan
Bay Mills Indian Community
Contact: Paul Ripple, Biological Services Director Phone: (906) 248-8649 Email: pripple@baymills.org
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
Contact: Carolan Sonderegger, Natural Resources Department Manager Phone: (231) 534-7371 Email: NRD@gtbindians.com
Hannahville Indian Community
Contact: Carol Bergquist, Director, Planning and Evaluation Phone: (906) 723-2580 Email: carol.bergquist@hicvisions.org
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi
Contact: John Rodwan, Environmental Director Phone: (269) 704-8507 Email: john.rodwan@nhbp-nsn.gov
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Contact: Evelyn Ravindran, Natural Resources Director Phone: (906) 524-5757 ext. 4215 Email: eravindran@kbic-nsn.gov
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Contact: Bruce LaPointe, Director Phone: (906) 358-4577 ext. 4199
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
Contact: Frank Beaver, Program Director Phone: (231) 398-2191 Email: williambeaver@lrboi-nsn.gov
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
Contact: Caroline Moellering, Environmental Services Manager Phone: (231) 242-1570 Email: cmoellering@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov
Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan
Contact: Elizabeth Binoniemi-Smith, Environmental Director Phone: (269) 397-1780
Pokagon Band
Contact: Jennifer Kanine, Environmental Director Phone: (800) 517-0777 Email: pokagondnr@pokagonband-nsn.gov
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan
Contact: Troy Techlin, Environmental Manager Phone: (989) 775-4080 Email: TTechlin@sagchip.org
Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan
Contact: Kathie Brosemer, Envrionmental Program Manager Phone: (906) 632-5575 Email: kbrosemer@saulttribe.net
Minnesota
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa Indians
Contact: Tara Geshick, Environmental Services Manager Phone: (218) 757-3261 ext. 11300 Email: tgeshick@boisforte-nsn.gov
Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Contact: Reginald DeFoe, Resource Management Director Phone: (218) 878-7101 Email: reginaldefoe@fdlrez.com
Grand Portage Band of Chippewa
Contact: Seth Moore, Director of Biology and Environment Phone: (218) 475-2277
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Contact: Ben Benoit, Environmental Director Phone: (218) 335-7417
Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota
Contact: Deb Dirlam, Environmental Director Phone: (507) 697-8643 Email: deb.dirlam@lowersioux.com
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Contact: Kelly Applegate, Commissioner of Natural Resources Phone: (320) 532-4181 x7439 Email: kelly.applegate@millelacsband.com
Prairie Island Indian Community of Minnesota
Contact: Gabe Miller, Environmental Program Manager Phone: (651) 385-4141 Email: gabriel.miller@piic.org
Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
Contact: Red Lake Department of Natural Resources Phone: (218) 679-3959
Shakopee Mdweakanton Sioux Community
Contact: Stephen Albrecht, Director of Land and Natural Resources Phone: (952) 233-4236 Email: stephhen.albrecht@shakopeedakota.org
Upper Sioux Community
Contact: Amanda Wold, Environmental Director Phone: (320) 564-6337 Email: amandaw@uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov
White Earth Nation
Contact: Monica Hedstrom, Director of Natural Resources Phone: (218) 935-2488 ext. 2101 Email: monica.hedstrom@whiteearth-nsn.gov
Wisconsin
The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe
Contact: Naomi Tillison, Natural Resources Director Phone: 715-292-0197 ext.1561 Email: nrdirector@badriver-nsn.gov
Forest County Potawatomi Community
Contact: Frank Shepard Jr., Land & Natural Resources Director Phone: (715) 478-7222
Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin
Contact: Natural Resources Division Phone: (715) 284-2852
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
Contact: Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Government Phone: (715) 634-8934
Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Contact: Dee Mayo, Program Manager Phone: (715) 588-4295 Email: dmayo@ldftribe.com
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Contact: Jeremy Pyatskowit, Environmental Services Director Phone: (715) 799-6150 Email: jpyatskowit@mitw.org
Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin
Contact: Nicole Rommel, Division Director Phone: (920) 869–4590 Email: nrommel@oneidanation.org
Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Contact: Chad Abel, Division Administrator for Treaty Natural Resources Phone: (715) 779-3650 Email: tnr@redcliff-nsn.gov
Sokaogon Chippewa Community
Contact: Tina VanZile, Environmental Director Phone: (715) 478-7605 Email: tina.vanzile@scc-nsn.gov
St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
Contact: Sarah Slayton, Environmental/Natural Resources Director Phone: (715) 349-2195 ext. 5240 Email: sarahs@stcroixojibwe-nsn.gov
Stockbridge Munsee Community
Contact: Antoinette Tourtillott, Environmental Programs Coordinator Phone: (715) 793-4363 Email: antoninette.tourtillott@mohican-nsn.gov
Eastern Region
Connecticut
Eastern Peqout Tribe
Contact: Eastern Peqout Tribe Phone: (860) 535-1868 Email: eptn1683@yahoo.com
Mashantucket Peqout Tribe of Connecticut
Contact: Michael Boland, Land Use Commission Administrator Phone: (860) 396‐6740 Email: mboland@mptn-nsn.gov
Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut
Contact: Jean McInnis, Environmental Protection Administrator Phone: (860) 862-6112
Schaghticoke Tribal Nation
Contact: Schaghticoke Tribal Nation Email: stn1699@yahoo.com
Delaware
Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware
Contact: Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware Phone: (302) 730-4601
Naticoke Indian Association, Inc.
Contact: Naticoke Indian Association, Inc. Phone: (302) 945-3400
Maine
Aroostook Band of Micmacs
Contact: Fred Corey, Environmental Director Phone: (207) 764‐7765
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians of Maine
Contact: Sharri Venno, Environmental Planner Phone: (207) 532-4273 ext. 215 Email: envplanner@maliseets.com
Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine (at Indian Township)
Contact: Martin Dana, Environmental Director Phone: (207) 796‐2677
Passamaquoddy Tribe (at Spiayik - Pleasant Point)
Contact: Marvin Cling, Environmental Planner Phone: (207) 853‐5134 Email: marvin@wabanaki.com
Penobscot Tribe of Maine
Contact: John Banks, Director of Natural Resources Phone: (207) 817‐7330
Maryland
Piscataway Conoy Tribe
Contact: Cultural Center Phone: (240) 640-7213
Massachusettes
Mashpee Wampanoga Indian Tribal Council
Contact: George "Chuckie" Green, Natural Resources Director Phone: (508) 477‐0208 ext. 138 Email: chuckie.green@mwtribe-nsn.gov
Nipmuc Nation
Contact: Tribal Offices Phone: (774) 317-9138
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinna) of Massachusetts
Contact: Bret Stearns, Director of Natural Resources Phone: (508) 645-9265 ext. 141 Email: isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
New Hampshire
Koasek Band of Abenaki Nation
Contact: Koasek Band of Abenaki Nation Phone: (978) 337-9085
New Jersey
Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation
Contact: Tribal Headquarters Phone: (856) 455-6910
Powhatan Renape Nation
Contact: Powhatan Renape Nation Phone: (877) 287-7550
Ramapough Lunaape Nation
Contact: Ramapough Tribal Office Phone: (201) 529-1171
New York
Cayuga Nation of New York
Contact: Cayuga Nation Phone: (315) 568-0750
Oneida Nation of New York
Contact: Michael Massena, Environmental Manager Phone: (315) 366-9647
Onondaga Nation of New York
Contact: Jeanie Shenandoah, Natural Resources Director Phone: (315) 492-1440
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Contact: Ken Jock, Director of Environmental Division Phone: (518) 358‐5937
Seneca Nation of New York
Contact: Lawrence “Larry” Becelia, Conservation Manager Phone: (716) 244-0782
Shinnecock Indian Nation
Contact: Kathryn MacCormick, Environmental Consultant Phone: (804) 333‐6779
Tuscarora Nation of New York
Contact: Rene Rickard, Director of Environmental Office Phone: (716) 264-6011 Email: rrickard@hetf.org
Rhode Island
Narragansett Indian Tribe of Rhode Island
Contact: Dinalyn Spears, Director of Natural Resources/Planning Phone: (401) 364‐1100 ext. 210
Vermont
Elnu Abenaki Tribe
Contact: Roger Longtoe Email: gitceedadann@yahoo.com
Mississquoi Abenaki Tribe
Contact: Tribal Council Phone: (802) 868-6255 Email: info@abenakination.com
Nulhegan Band of Coosuk Abenaki Nation
Contact: Don Stevens Phone: (802) 985-2465
Virginia
Cheroenhaka Nottoway Indian Tribe
Contact: Cheroenhaka Nottoway Indian Tribe Phone: (757) 562-7760
Chickahominy Tribe
Contact: Dana Adkins, Environmental Director Phone: (804) 829-2027 ext. 1003 Email: dana.adkins@chickahominytribe.org
Eastern Chickahominy Tribe
Contact: Eastern Chickahominy Tribe Phone: (804) 966-7815
Monacan Nation
Contact: Monacan Indian Nation Phone: (434) 363-4864 Email: tribaloffice@monacannation.com
Nansemond Indian Nation
Contact: Nansemond Indian Nation Email: contact@nansemond.org
Pamunkey
Contact: Kathryn MacCormick, Environmental Consultant Phone: (804) 333‐6779
Pattawomeck
Contact: Patawomeck Tribal Center Phone: (703) 857-0519 Email: patawomecktribalcenter@gmail.com
Rappahannock Tribe
Contact: Rappahannock Tribe Cultural Center Phone: (804) 769-0260 Email: info@rappahannocktribe.org
Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe
Contact: Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe Phone: (804) 769-0041 Email: info@umitribe.org
Iowa
Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi
Contact: Joan Flecksing, Natural Resources Director Phone: (641) 484-3511 Email: joan.flecksing@meskwaki-nsn.gov
Michigan
Bay Mills Indian Community
Contact: Paul Ripple, Biological Services Director Phone: (906) 248-8649 Email: pripple@baymills.org
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
Contact: Carolan Sonderegger, Natural Resources Department Manager Phone: (231) 534-7371 Email: NRD@gtbindians.com
Hannahville Indian Community
Contact: Carol Bergquist, Director, Planning and Evaluation Phone: (906) 723-2580 Email: carol.bergquist@hicvisions.org
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi
Contact: John Rodwan, Environmental Director Phone: (269) 704-8507 Email: john.rodwan@nhbp-nsn.gov
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Contact: Evelyn Ravindran, Natural Resources Director Phone: (906) 524-5757 ext. 4215 Email: eravindran@kbic-nsn.gov
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Contact: Bruce LaPointe, Director Phone: (906) 358-4577 ext. 4199
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
Contact: Frank Beaver, Program Director Phone: (231) 398-2191 Email: williambeaver@lrboi-nsn.gov
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
Contact: Caroline Moellering, Environmental Services Manager Phone: (231) 242-1570 Email: cmoellering@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov
Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan
Contact: Elizabeth Binoniemi-Smith, Environmental Director Phone: (269) 397-1780
Pokagon Band
Contact: Jennifer Kanine, Environmental Director Phone: (800) 517-0777 Email: pokagondnr@pokagonband-nsn.gov
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan
Contact: Troy Techlin, Environmental Manager Phone: (989) 775-4080 Email: TTechlin@sagchip.org
Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan
Contact: Kathie Brosemer, Envrionmental Program Manager Phone: (906) 632-5575 Email: kbrosemer@saulttribe.net
Minnesota
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa Indians
Contact: Tara Geshick, Environmental Services Manager Phone: (218) 757-3261 ext. 11300 Email: tgeshick@boisforte-nsn.gov
Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Contact: Reginald DeFoe, Resource Management Director Phone: (218) 878-7101 Email: reginaldefoe@fdlrez.com
Grand Portage Band of Chippewa
Contact: Seth Moore, Director of Biology and Environment Phone: (218) 475-2277
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Contact: Ben Benoit, Environmental Director Phone: (218) 335-7417
Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota
Contact: Deb Dirlam, Environmental Director Phone: (507) 697-8643 Email: deb.dirlam@lowersioux.com
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Contact: Kelly Applegate, Commissioner of Natural Resources Phone: (320) 532-4181 x7439 Email: kelly.applegate@millelacsband.com
Prairie Island Indian Community of Minnesota
Contact: Gabe Miller, Environmental Program Manager Phone: (651) 385-4141 Email: gabriel.miller@piic.org
Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
Contact: Red Lake Department of Natural Resources Phone: (218) 679-3959
Shakopee Mdweakanton Sioux Community
Contact: Stephen Albrecht, Director of Land and Natural Resources Phone: (952) 233-4236 Email: stephhen.albrecht@shakopeedakota.org
Upper Sioux Community
Contact: Amanda Wold, Environmental Director Phone: (320) 564-6337 Email: amandaw@uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov
White Earth Nation
Contact: Monica Hedstrom, Director of Natural Resources Phone: (218) 935-2488 ext. 2101 Email: monica.hedstrom@whiteearth-nsn.gov
Wisconsin
The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe
Contact: Naomi Tillison, Natural Resources Director Phone: 715-292-0197 ext.1561 Email: nrdirector@badriver-nsn.gov
Forest County Potawatomi Community
Contact: Frank Shepard Jr., Land & Natural Resources Director Phone: (715) 478-7222
Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin
Contact: Natural Resources Division Phone: (715) 284-2852
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
Contact: Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Government Phone: (715) 634-8934
Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Contact: Dee Mayo, Program Manager Phone: (715) 588-4295 Email: dmayo@ldftribe.com
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Contact: Jeremy Pyatskowit, Environmental Services Director Phone: (715) 799-6150 Email: jpyatskowit@mitw.org
Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin
Contact: Nicole Rommel, Division Director Phone: (920) 869–4590 Email: nrommel@oneidanation.org
Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Contact: Chad Abel, Division Administrator for Treaty Natural Resources Phone: (715) 779-3650 Email: tnr@redcliff-nsn.gov
Sokaogon Chippewa Community
Contact: Tina VanZile, Environmental Director Phone: (715) 478-7605 Email: tina.vanzile@scc-nsn.gov
St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
Contact: Sarah Slayton, Environmental/Natural Resources Director Phone: (715) 349-2195 ext. 5240 Email: sarahs@stcroixojibwe-nsn.gov
Stockbridge Munsee Community
Contact: Antoinette Tourtillott, Environmental Programs Coordinator Phone: (715) 793-4363 Email: antoninette.tourtillott@mohican-nsn.gov
Eastern Region
Connecticut
Eastern Peqout Tribe
Contact: Eastern Peqout Tribe Phone: (860) 535-1868 Email: eptn1683@yahoo.com
Mashantucket Peqout Tribe of Connecticut
Contact: Michael Boland, Land Use Commission Administrator Phone: (860) 396‐6740 Email: mboland@mptn-nsn.gov
Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut
Contact: Jean McInnis, Environmental Protection Administrator Phone: (860) 862-6112
Schaghticoke Tribal Nation
Contact: Schaghticoke Tribal Nation Email: stn1699@yahoo.com
Delaware
Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware
Contact: Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware Phone: (302) 730-4601
Naticoke Indian Association, Inc.
Contact: Naticoke Indian Association, Inc. Phone: (302) 945-3400
Maine
Aroostook Band of Micmacs
Contact: Fred Corey, Environmental Director Phone: (207) 764‐7765
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians of Maine
Contact: Sharri Venno, Environmental Planner Phone: (207) 532-4273 ext. 215 Email: envplanner@maliseets.com
Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine (at Indian Township)
Contact: Martin Dana, Environmental Director Phone: (207) 796‐2677
Passamaquoddy Tribe (at Spiayik - Pleasant Point)
Contact: Marvin Cling, Environmental Planner Phone: (207) 853‐5134 Email: marvin@wabanaki.com
Penobscot Tribe of Maine
Contact: John Banks, Director of Natural Resources Phone: (207) 817‐7330
Maryland
Piscataway Conoy Tribe
Contact: Cultural Center Phone: (240) 640-7213
Massachusettes
Mashpee Wampanoga Indian Tribal Council
Contact: George "Chuckie" Green, Natural Resources Director Phone: (508) 477‐0208 ext. 138 Email: chuckie.green@mwtribe-nsn.gov
Nipmuc Nation
Contact: Tribal Offices Phone: (774) 317-9138
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinna) of Massachusetts
Contact: Bret Stearns, Director of Natural Resources Phone: (508) 645-9265 ext. 141 Email: isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
New Hampshire
Koasek Band of Abenaki Nation
Contact: Koasek Band of Abenaki Nation Phone: (978) 337-9085
New Jersey
Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation
Contact: Tribal Headquarters Phone: (856) 455-6910
Powhatan Renape Nation
Contact: Powhatan Renape Nation Phone: (877) 287-7550
Ramapough Lunaape Nation
Contact: Ramapough Tribal Office Phone: (201) 529-1171
New York
Cayuga Nation of New York
Contact: Cayuga Nation Phone: (315) 568-0750
Oneida Nation of New York
Contact: Michael Massena, Environmental Manager Phone: (315) 366-9647
Onondaga Nation of New York
Contact: Jeanie Shenandoah, Natural Resources Director Phone: (315) 492-1440
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Contact: Ken Jock, Director of Environmental Division Phone: (518) 358‐5937
Seneca Nation of New York
Contact: Lawrence “Larry” Becelia, Conservation Manager Phone: (716) 244-0782
Shinnecock Indian Nation
Contact: Kathryn MacCormick, Environmental Consultant Phone: (804) 333‐6779
Tuscarora Nation of New York
Contact: Rene Rickard, Director of Environmental Office Phone: (716) 264-6011 Email: rrickard@hetf.org
Rhode Island
Narragansett Indian Tribe of Rhode Island
Contact: Dinalyn Spears, Director of Natural Resources/Planning Phone: (401) 364‐1100 ext. 210
Vermont
Elnu Abenaki Tribe
Contact: Roger Longtoe Email: gitceedadann@yahoo.com
Mississquoi Abenaki Tribe
Contact: Tribal Council Phone: (802) 868-6255 Email: info@abenakination.com
Nulhegan Band of Coosuk Abenaki Nation
Contact: Don Stevens Phone: (802) 985-2465
Virginia
Cheroenhaka Nottoway Indian Tribe
Contact: Cheroenhaka Nottoway Indian Tribe Phone: (757) 562-7760
Chickahominy Tribe
Contact: Dana Adkins, Environmental Director Phone: (804) 829-2027 ext. 1003 Email: dana.adkins@chickahominytribe.org
Eastern Chickahominy Tribe
Contact: Eastern Chickahominy Tribe Phone: (804) 966-7815
Monacan Nation
Contact: Monacan Indian Nation Phone: (434) 363-4864 Email: tribaloffice@monacannation.com
Nansemond Indian Nation
Contact: Nansemond Indian Nation Email: contact@nansemond.org
Pamunkey
Contact: Kathryn MacCormick, Environmental Consultant Phone: (804) 333‐6779
Pattawomeck
Contact: Patawomeck Tribal Center Phone: (703) 857-0519 Email: patawomecktribalcenter@gmail.com
Rappahannock Tribe
Contact: Rappahannock Tribe Cultural Center Phone: (804) 769-0260 Email: info@rappahannocktribe.org
Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe
Contact: Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe Phone: (804) 769-0041 Email: info@umitribe.org