Wyoming names Northern Arapaho Tribe liaison

Tuesday, June 5, 2007  

Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal (D) has named Gary Collins as the state's liaison to the Northern Arapaho Tribe.

Collins is a former chairman of the tribe. "His skills in mediation and his solid background in policy will undoubtedly make him a valuable link to the tribe," Freudenthal said on Monday.

The state has two tribal liaison positions. Edward Wadda serves as liaison to the Eastern Shoshone Tribe

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Liaison to Northern Arapaho named (Gazette News Services 6/5)

Relevant Links:
Northern Arapaho Tribe - http://www.northernarapaho.com
Eastern Shoshone Tribe - http://www.easternshoshone.net

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