Our mission is to adopt traditional principles and values into all facets of tribal operations and service. We will invest in our people in a manner that ensures our ability to become a completely self-sufficient society and economy. We will strive to regain ownership and control of all lands within our reservation boundaries. And we will provide sound environmental stewardship to preserve, perpetuate, protect and enhance natural resources and ecosystems.
Department Director: Mark Couture
Phone: (406) 675-2700 ext. 1251
Fax: (406) 275-2804
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:00am – 5:30pm
Our Work
The Lands Department is proud to serve the CSKT membership by providing…
Business Management – provides TLD with the monthly certification of revenue and expenses, billing and receipting, budget, payroll and personnel, accounts payable, purchasing, procurement, and property management.
- Manager – Desi` Rae Nault ext. 1049
- Business assistant – Glenda Pierre ext. 1236
Land Title and Records Office (LTRO) – provides Federal land title maintenance services for Indian individuals and Tribes/Bands, record land title documents and /or encumber Indian trust land, provide certified Title Status Reports (TSRs), and maintain the BIA official automated land ownership database.
- Manager – George DuCharme ext. 1269
- LTRO Specialist – Marla Couture ext. 1268
- LTRO Tech – Twila Irvine ext. 1261
Probate Services are provided on Federal probates when the individual owns trust land or has money in an IIM account at the time of passing. Assists individuals with Last Will and Testaments and Estate Planning.
- Probate Specialists – Frances Skare ext. 1260
- Probate Tech – Caryn Kallay ext. 1254
- Probate Tech – vacant ext. 1296
Realty Services provided for Fee-to-Trust / Trust-to-Fee, Gift Deeds, Acquisitions, Land Exchanges, and Mortgages.
- Fee-to-Trust Tech– Vacant ext. 1261
- Realty Acquisition and Disposal Tech – Tammy McCrea ext. 1004
Right of Ways / Easements / Appraisals provides CSKT and individuals with all Right-of-Way, Easement, and Appraisal submissions to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for approval. The ROW specialist also issues road use permits on CSKT owned roadways.
- Right of Way Specialist – Holly Hitchcock ext. 1265
The Land Management Programs oversees the Leasing of Homesite and Agricultural (range/grazing) Permits, and Business, along with lease compliance and property management.
Leasing compliance provides updates for all lease holders to ensure all contract obligations are being met.
Property management provides services on Tribal Lands managed properties. i.e. mowing, fencing, demolitions, and site clean-up.
- Land Planning Manager – Alfred “AJ” Bigby, ext. 1248
Homesites Leasing provides services for homesite general information, availability, procedures, waiting lists, applications, modifications, lease transfers, lease/permit renewals, and lease compliance notifications.
- Homesite Leasing Specialist – Shara Hoskinson ext. 1264
Business Leasing / Permits provides services for business leasing availability, procedures, modifications, lease transfers, lease/permit renewals, and lease compliance notifications.
- Business Leasing Tech – Tara Irvine ext. 1249
Agricultural Leasing provides services for agricultural leases, bid processes, applications, modifications, lease transfers, and lease compliance notifications.
- Agricultural Leasing Specialist – Rachael BigSam ext. 1241
Range Specialist provides educational outreach in range health, vegetation inventories, invasive noxious weed identification, treatment plans, development and implementation of conservation projects, and is a Burned Area Rehab resource advisor.
- Vacant
Range Conservation Tech provides services for Range and Grazing general information, bid processes, availability, procedures, applications, modifications, lease transfers, lease compliance and notifications
- Range Conservation Tech – Mike Tenas ext. 1250
Field Compliance provides CSKT with lease compliance throughout the year and assists our lease holders by informing them of any management issues that need to be addressed in a timely manner. The field compliance office also provides services for agricultural fencing services and CSKT managed lands property management.
- Field Compliance Manager – Willie Birthmark ext. 1244
Events & Updates
Accessing Services
TLD offers in-person and electronic services. TLD is a customer service department and recommends calling the Lands Department for an appointment at (406) 675-2700 ext. 1240.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact your department?
TLD business hours are Monday thru Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm you can reach us by phone at (406) 675-2700 ext. 1240.
Who is eligible for your services?
Our services are available to members and non-members. For specific information on eligibility requirements, please contact the office.
How do I get a lease?
Depending on what type of lease they are looking for, then directed to the right program. For specific information on eligibility requirements, please contact the office.
