{"id":38531,"date":"2025-03-09T11:34:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T16:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedresourceconnection.org\/cannon-ball-nd-58528\/valandra-takes-helm-at-indian-land-tenure-foundation\/"},"modified":"2025-03-09T11:34:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T16:34:50","slug":"valandra-takes-helm-at-indian-land-tenure-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitedresourceconnection.org\/cannon-ball-nd-58528\/valandra-takes-helm-at-indian-land-tenure-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Valandra takes helm at Indian Land Tenure Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Interim President Howard D. Valandra.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Indian Land Tenure Foundation has appointed Howard D. Valandra as interim president following the retirement of Chris Stainbrook who led the organization for more than 23 years.<\/p>\n

Valandra, a Sicangu Lakota and enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, previously served as vice-president at ILTF from 2002 to 2009.<\/p>\n

ILTF supports tribal sovereignty through land recovery, sustainable land management and education.<\/p>\n

The organization works to return lands within the original boundaries of reservations and other land areas of significance to tribal ownership.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing tribal communities, Howard will play a crucial role in advancing the foundation\u2019s mission,\u201d said Linnea Jackson (Hoopa), chair of the ILTF Board.<\/p>\n

Valandra, who was raised on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation, has experience in banking, tribal land management and economic development. He previously served as executive director of Tribal Land Enterprises at Rosebud and has worked as a consultant for tribal governments and organizations.<\/p>\n

\u201cComing back to Indian Land Tenure Foundation is a great opportunity to provide continued guidance and to explore future endeavors with the board and staff,\u201d Valandra Said.<\/p>\n

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Interim President Howard D. Valandra. The Indian Land Tenure Foundation has appointed Howard D. Valandra as interim president following the retirement of Chris Stainbrook who led the organization for more than 23 years. Valandra, a Sicangu Lakota and enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, previously served as vice-president at <\/p>\n

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