Prairie Island Indian Community (“PIIC”) is requesting bids to fell dead and dying trees around the Edwin Buck Jr Memorial Buffalo Project to protect fence lines and equipment from falling limbs. The dead trees are largely comprised of mature oak trees impacted by compaction and ash trees affected by emerald ash borer, many of which are in close proximity to infrastructure. Ground clean-up and material reduction will be completed by PIIC staff; if selected, the contractor will only be responsible for felling dead/dying trees. Additionally, the contractor must agree to work closely with PIIC Buffalo Project staff to ensure worker safety and the wellbeing of the animals. Site visits are required and available upon request.

Bids will be considered based on cost, contractor integrity, compliance with public policy, record of past performance, financial and technical resources, and the best overall value to PIIC. PIIC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. This request for bid (RFB) should not be construed as an offer, contract, or commitment of any kind; nor is it a commitment to pay any costs by the bidder in preparation of a bid. Additionally, this RFB and the contract for services will be governed, as applicable, by the laws of PIIC, including the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO).

View RFB here.

Summary:

Intermill Law PLLC is seeking one legal data clerk to support the Tribal Court Case Database. The work will begin February 2nd and continue until complete. The data clerk will work remotely to prepare orders for entry and enter the orders into the database.

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

The following duties and responsibilities are not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet business needs.

• Prepare orders for entry into the database
• Redact information from orders where appropriate
• Upload orders into the database
• Enter information from the orders into the database
• Maintain strict confidentiality throughout

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in a legal setting or paralegal certificate
• Computer access and proficiency
• High-speed internet access
• Adobe Acrobat Pro access and proficiency
• Ability to work remotely with asynchronous direction
• Successful experience working in a team setting
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of court records

Location: Remote

Department: Subcontractor

Employment Type: Independent Contractor of Intermill Law PLLC

Minimum Experience: Entry-level

Compensation: $20.00 (or higher, dependent on experience)

To apply, please reach out to HumanResources@piic.org

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Curriculum Developer Consultant

1.0 Intent:

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit individuals who has the experience to Native American Curriculum, and Language, and Culture. As this was pass by Minnesota Legislation to develop Dakota and Ojibwe curriculum for all 331 districts in the state of Mni Sota.

2.0 Introduction:

This development of Indigenous Education for All (IEFA} for the State of Mni Sota is a requirement for all tribes In the state to have their input on Dakota and Ojibwe curriculum. We welcome an individual who will be interested in getting the Tinta Wita Dakota Community actively involved to express the Tinta Wita Oyate version. With 331 school districts in the state this project will depend on all tribes working together.

3.0 Scope of Services:

The following list requires an individual to fulfil the needs of the Tinta Wita Dakota Community.

1. Focus on Tinta Wita History and Culture and Language

2. Strong understanding of how curriculum and resources have a big part of this project.

3. Utilize collaboration with Tribal elders, membership, youth, language teacher and manager and Education Director.

4. Experience in working with other Dakota Tribes in the State

5. Individuals must possess strong writing and communication skills/ and the ability to work independently

6. Able to make reports for the Education Director by weekly and monthly report on meetings and progress of IEFA. Reports are needed on the last day of each month.

7. Must be able to attend meetings in person or zoom when needed with IEFA and PIIC and Education Director

8. Hand in traveling and overnight expenses required for your presence at IEFA and tribal meetings.

9. Must have experience to speaking and presentation for Tinta Wita Oyate

4.0 Application

Individuals must respond in a RFP form to become a Curriculum Developer Consultant for Tinta Wita Oyate.

5.0 Preference:

Consultant is knowledgeable in Tinta Wita History, Culture, Language and resources.

Download the PDF of this RFP here!

Educational Guides

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Prairie Island Indian Community

Educational Guides

SERVICES REQUESTED:

The Prairie Island Indian Community (“PIIC”), is seeking Community members to serve as Educational Guides to lead tours of the Buffalo Project and the Bark Lodge located on the Prairie Island Indian Reservation.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Community currently offers educational tours to various groups and individuals that are intended to share about the Community’s Buffalo Project and Bark Lodge. These range from school groups, visiting Tribes and organizations, and elected leaders from Federal or State government. The Guides would lead the tours, educate, and share knowledge about the Prairie Island Indian Community, the buffalo relatives, and Dakota culture and history.

The goal is to engage 3-5 Community members who can be Educational Guides on an as-needed or on-call basis. There is currently a script that will be provided, however, the Guides will be asked to contribute to further developing the script and materials to share on the tours.

These are independent contractor positions, and the selected Guides will be expected to enter into an independent contractor agreement with the Community. This RFP and independent contractor agreement are governed, by the laws of the Prairie Island Indian Community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Know, or ability to learn, information regarding the Buffalo Project and Bark Lodge, in order to share it with tour attendees;
• Must be at least 18 years old;
• Must pass a federal criminal background check in compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act; and
• Ability to be available on an “on-call basis” to give tours during the week and/or weekend.

COMPENSATION:

• A stipend or compensation will be awarded

SUBMISSIONS:

Submissions in response to this RFP should include a letter of interest that includes any relevant experience, or why the responding Community member should be selected.

Submissions should be sent via email to TribalAdministrator@piic.org. Submissions will be accepted until the need is filled.

This RFP and the contract for services will be governed, as applicable, by the laws of the Prairie Island Indian Community, including the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance.