About Us
Welcome to the Pawnee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO)
The Pawnee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) is a vital department within the Pawnee Nation government. Our mission is to promote and protect the employment rights of enrolled Pawnee Nation tribal members, while also fostering economic development and self-sufficiency within our community.
Administration
Samuel T. Van Noy, TERO Director
918-762-3621 ext. #122
sv1103@pawneenation.org
Gabriel Clark
918-762-3621 ext. #260
gc1183@pawneenation.org
Grant Hawkins, Compliance Officer
918-762-3621 ext. #102
ghawkins@pawneenation.org
What is TERO?
TERO stands for Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance or Office. It is a federal law that requires all employers operating on Indian reservations to give preference to qualified Native American applicants. The Pawnee Nation TERO Office implements and enforces this ordinance within our tribal jurisdiction.
Our Purpose
Promote Tribal Employment:
We work to increase employment opportunities for enrolled Pawnee Nation tribal members, while also promoting economic development and self-sufficiency within our community.
Protect Tribal Rights:
We ensure that employers operating on our reservation protect and respect the rights of Pawnee Nation tribal members.
Foster Partnerships:
We collaborate with local businesses, organizations, and government agencies to promote economic development and job creation within our community.
The Pawnee Nation TERO Office has several key objectives:
Empowering Employment Rights
Promoting self-sufficiency and protecting the rights of Pawnee Nation tribal members through TERO initiatives.
Contact Us
Reach out to us for employment rights assistance and inquiries.