Our Mission

NDNTA is a coalition representing the Tourism interests of the Five Nations of North Dakota: Spirit Lake Nation, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.

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The mission of NDNTA is to protect, promote, preserve, and educate the world about the culture, history and environment of our sovereign nations. NDNTA will promote and educate through sustainable tourism while developing economic opportunities for our people and nations.

Who We Are

To enhance and promote Tribal Tourism as a means of economic development and growth for all North Dakota Tribal Nations, while maintaining respect for sovereignty, tribal traditions and lands.

Vision

The NDNTA is a coalition representing the tourism interests of the five nations of North Dakota: Spirit Lake Nation, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.

Since re-establishing the NDNTA in May 2016, the regional Alliance has made significant strides with the support of its partners to establish their organizational structure, identify priority initiatives, and gain visibility for indigenous tourism development

History &

Representation

Tourism in North Dakota thrives as the state's third-largest industry, contributing a significant $3.6 billion annually to its economy, experiencing consistent double-digit growth across all counties. Despite tribal members comprising less than 5 percent of the population, they generate over 10 percent of visitor spending in and around their lands. Although 20 percent of overnight travelers seek Native American experiences, direct spending benefiting tribal members remains limited, as many sites are not owned or managed by the tribes they represent. Encouraging tribal tourism development promises improved governance, sustainability, small business support, infrastructure, amenities, cultural preservation, and employment opportunities within Native communities, benefiting both tribes and the entire state of North Dakota.

Addressing a need

NDNTA initiated the creation of Native American Cultural Tours (NACT) in 2021 to increase tourism while developing economic opportunities for each individual Tribal Nations.

Tour packages are individually curated by each Tribal Nation to give the visitor a genuine experience that showcases truth in history, art, tradition, nature, and culinary delights.

NDNTA/NACT staff is working with each Tribe to finalize and publish their tour offerings soon!