MHA Nation
The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation
Mission: The Three Affiliated Tribes will provide to the tribe and people, maximum quality services, by being responsible, accountable, respectful, caring, and will incorporate the traditional values of our elders and ancestors.
The MHA Nation Tribal Business Council is comprised of six Segment Representatives and the Tribal Chairman. The MHA Nation Segments are White Shield, Parshall, New Town, Four Bears, Mandaree and Twin Buttes.
As of January 9, 2026, 17,743 members are currently enrolled in the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, also known as the Three Affiliated Tribes.
- 5,067 enrolled members age 0-17
- 10,695 enrolled members age 18-59
- 1,981 enrolled members age 60+
Talented and committed employees find meaningful work within our government in programs such as Elbowoods Memorial Health Center, Law Enforcement, TERO, and MHA Energy, to name a few.
On Call Services
MHA DOT
11/01/2024 -11/07/2024
Motor Carrier Inspector Dayne Fox will be on call after 6:30 PM on the following dates. Inspector Fox can be contacted for any MHA DOT issues or concerns.
Inspector Fox: 701-421-9754
* DISPATCH: Hours: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Monday to Sunday
Dispatch Office#: 701-759-3353
MHA Energy
11/01/2024 to 11/07/2024
For any environmental releases,will be Dwight Bruce Jr. he can be reached at:
(701) 897-6868
Environmental
11/1/2024 – 11/4/2024
For any environmental releases, Milton Beston can be reached at:
(701) 421-9103
Fort Berthold Rural Water
11/1/2024 – 11/3/2024
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE CONTACT:
24 Hour-(701) 627-8185
TAT Utilities
11/1/2024 – 11/3/2024
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE CONTACT:
(701) 627-5291 or (701) 421-1432
**This will be updated weekly for the following departments when offices are closed on weekends.**
Tribal Government
The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation is governed by a Tribal Council consisting of six Segment Representatives and a Chairman elected by MHA Nation Tribal Members.
Tribal Services
We offer a range of tribal services to help support and enhance the well-being of our community members. Some of the services we provide include:
Administration
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Assistance
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Education
We provide resources and support for education and academic success, including scholarships, grants, and educational programs.
Health
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Natural Resources/ Energy
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Public Safety
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Our Community
MHA Nation invites you to visit the Fort Berthold Reservation and learn more about our government, culture and history.
Language
We offer online in-person classes weekly. Along with resources to download.
History
Learn the history of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Sahnish — from past Chairmen to treaties and more.
Powwows
Looking for dates, powwow committee members names, and more information? Check our webpage out!
Rodeos
Looking for dates, Rodeo committee members names, and more information? Check our webpage out!
Careers
Available positions for MHA Nation and other tribal organizations are listed below. Select a department or organization to view current job openings and application instructions.
MHA Nation
307 5TH Avenue
New Town, ND 58763
Elbowoods Memorial Health Center
1251 Elbowoods Loop
New Town, ND 58763-0400
Fort Berthold Housing Authority
PO Box 310
New Town, ND 58763
Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance
P.O. Box 488
New Town, ND 58763-0488
Our Land
The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, also known as the Three Affiliated Tribes, is located on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in central North Dakota. The reservation is located on the Missouri River in McLean, Mountrail, Dunn, McKenzie, Mercer and Ward counties. The reservation consists of 988,000 acres, of which 457,837 acres are owned by Native Americans, either as individual allotments or communally by the tribe.
The Tribal headquarters is located 4 miles west of New Town, ND. Our Tribe is divided into six segments: North, North East, West, East, south, and Four Bears.
Map by GIS Department
Current Meeting & Events
If your program or segment has an upcoming event or exciting news that you would like to be highlighted, please email all necessary information to webdesign@mhanation.com. We will share the event and or the exciting news here the soonest as we can.
- Meetings
- Events
All events are held in person: select events will also be accessible via Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
Regular Tribal Business Council Meetings are broadcast on KMHA FM 91.3
Lastest News
If your program or segment has an upcoming event or exciting news that you would like to be highlighted, please email all necessary information to webdesign@mhanation.com. We will share the event and or the exciting news here the soonest as we can.
Arikara Celebration 2024 Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 Arikara Celebration Committee! They put on an awesome Powwow. They had 419 registered dancers representing 58 tribes from 20 states and 4 Canadian provinces; 21 drum
White Shields Easter Carnival & Dinner
There was an awesome turnout this year! Kids enjoyed the activities, the photo booths, the Bunny Fun Run, and the Easter Bunny appearance & the adults had fun visiting, checking
Missing Murdered & Exploited Indigenous People Program Logo Design Competition Winner!
MMEIP PROGRAM LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION WINNER! Rusty Gillette, “Hooves” is Arikara and Hidatsa from the MHA Nation of North Dakota. Rusty currently resides in Maskwacis, Alberta with his wife, Leah
Mother’s Day Walk/Run
On behalf of the TAT Fitness and Recreation Program, we would like to thank all of our Mothers of the MHA Nation for participating in our Mother’s Day Event. This Event