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North Dakota has eight distinct regions. North-central North Dakota’s Region 3 is comprised of Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Ramsey, Rolette, and Towner Counties. Regional and community leaders from business, arts, education and community were recruited to shape the development of a public artwork that encapsulates the artistic, historical, and cultural legacies of the sixcounties..
Current Status: Stakeholders are discussing the Region as they define their project theme and identify a site.
Stakeholders:
NDCA Board Member, Lead Contact
- Kristy Zaste, Owner of Mashkiki Wellness and Tribal Planner for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians (Rolette County)
Benson County
- Michaela Smith, Dakota Culture Instructor in Training, Cankdeska Cikana Community College
Cavalier County
- Amber Benoit, Northern Lights Arts Council
Eddy County
- Patti Larson
- Jennifer Parker, Artist
Ramsey County
- Lisa Crosby, Director, Lake Region Heritage Center
- Maddie Cummings, Library Director, Lake Region Public Library
- Collin Evenson
- Carla Freshette
Rolette County
- Brady Dyck, Administrative Assistant, International Peace Garden
- Jolene Keplin, TM Health and Education
- Lyle Poitra, Semi-retired tribal Consultant, assists Heritage Center & Tribal Natural Resources Dept (Sky Chief Park)
Towner County
* Looking for representatives from Towner County