North Dakota tribe cites $100M-plus debt

Friday, February 9, 2007  

In announcing the layoffs of about 80 employees, the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation of North Dakota cited a debt of more than $105 million.

The tribe says the layoffs will save $2 million a year for its general budget. A wide range of services and programs, from maintenance to day care to elders' meals, are affected.

The 250 to 300 employees whose salaries come from federal grants of programs won't be affected. Neither will the casino, which employs about 400.

Tribal leaders w ill be in Washington, D.C., next week to discuss several issues, including $26 million allegedly owed to the tribe for trust-related duties.

Get the Story:
Tribal job cuts will have sweeping affect (The Minot Daily News 2/9)

Relevant Links:
Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation - http://www.mhanation.com

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