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 August 20, 2026, 17,825 members are currently enrolled in the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, also known as the Three Affiliated Tribes.
- 5,004 enrolled members age 0-17
- 10,793 enrolled members age 18-59
- 2,028 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
Chief Motor Carrier Inspector Matthew Yellow Wolf can be contacted after normal Dispatch hours for any MHA DOT issues or concerns.
CMCI: 701-421-8676.
*DISPATCH Hours: Mon - Sun:
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM .
DISPATCH Office:
(701) 627-4513
MHA Energy
04/24/2026 to 05/01/2026
MHA Energy Division on call will be Daymyn Marsette. He can be reached at:
(701) 421-7260
For any questions, you can contact our Compliance Manager Sal Beston
at (701) 421-8762
Environmental
11/1/2024 – 11/4/2024
For any environmental releases, Milton Beston can be reached at:
(701) 421-9103
Fort Berthold Rural Water
April 17, 2026-April 19, 2026
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE CONTACT:
24 Hour-(701) 627-8185
TAT Utilities
4/24/26 - 4/26/26
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE CONTACT:
(701) 627-5291
**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
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Events
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The Health and Human Resource Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 2, at 11 AM in the Tribal Headquarters Chambers. The meeting will be ACTION ITEMS ONLY. For all reporting programs, please get in touch with me and submit your […]
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Carry the Weight — Together! 🪖💪🎒 Join us for the 2nd Annual MHA Nation Veterans Affairs Ruck Walk! This event supports veteran suicide prevention and mental health awareness. This Ruck […]
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1 event,PopUp Smiles, will be providing dental services at the TERO Building 1st Floor Conference Room. 9/21/2026-9/22/2026 MHA Employees 9/23/2026 MHA Elders (Must have Tribal Health Insurance. Medicare and Medicaid coverage […] |
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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
Latest 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.
2026 Absentee Requirements
2026 Absentee Voter PDF Tribal Election Board Ph: 701-627-6479 Email: electionboard@mhanation.com Physical Location: 404 Frontage Rd, Human Resource Conference Room Mailing Address: 307 5th Ave, New Town, ND 58763
Polling Locations: Primary Election 2026
Polling Locations: Primary Election 2026 PDF Tribal Election Board Ph: 701-627-6479 Email: electionboard@mhanation.com Physical Location: 404 Frontage Rd, Human Resources Conference Room Mailing Address: 307 5th Ave, New Town, ND 58763
Official List of Certified Candidates 2026
Official Certified List 2026 PDF Tribal Election Board Ph: 701-627-6479 Email: electionboard@mhanation.com Physical Location: 404 Frontage Rd, Human Resource Conference Room Mailing Address: 307 5th Ave, New Town, ND 58763
2026 Election Update: Uncertified Candidates List
The Three Affiliated Tribes Election Board has released the Uncertified Candidates List for the 2026 MHA Nation Tribal Election. Uncertified Candidates List 2026 Tribal members are encouraged to review the newly posted list