What is Tero?
The Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) ensures that all employment entities of the Non-Removable Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe shall give preference to Native Americans in hiring, promotion, training and all other aspects of employment, including contracting and subcontracting. TERO does not directly hire or make hiring decisions; however, it does refer qualified Mille Lacs Band members and other Native Americans to companies doing business on lands of the Non-Removable Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
Mille Lacs Band Statue, Title 15 Independent Agencies, Chapter 4 Tribal Employment Rights Office
https://millelacsband.com/government/tribal-register/constitution-and-band-statutes/title-15-independent-agencies
Lori Trail
TERO Director
43408 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359
lori.trail@millelacsband.com
320-532-4778 Office
320-630-2617 Cell
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF TERO?
A TERO generally governs the contracting provisions between a tribe and any contractor or business and may include provisions concerning:
Announcement and advertising of jobs
Indian preference in hiring goals
Training and skills requirements
Inspections
Dismissals and layoffs
TERO does NOT directly hire or make hiring decisions;however, it does refer qualified Band members and Indians to companies doing business on the Mille Lacs Reservation.
TERO APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIES
Each individual tribal member must take responsibility for the success of the program.
To establish the credibility of the TERO program and make it work, each person through the TERO Program must make every effort to be a success. The employers will respect the TERO program and the tribal members the program places with them. This means:
- Being professional
- Great work ethic and habits
- Showing up on time
- Calling in when you are not able to show up
- No excessive absences or tardiness
- Be dependable
- Set a good example
- Be qualified for the job
- Have good “people” skills
- Communicate well
- Empowerment Training
- For additional assistance preparing your career path, please visit Five Skies Training and Consulting.
Forms & Documents
Construction Contractors
Mille Lacs Band TERO - Contractor Requirements 01.31.25
Mille Lacs Band TERO – Compliance Plan 1.31.25
Mille Lacs Band TERO – Compliance Plan 1.31.25 (fillable form)
TERO Workers
TERO Referral Application - Job Skills Bank 2025
Native Owned Businesses
Mille Lacs Band TERO – Native American Owned Business Certification Form
TERO Department Employees
Tero Personnel Signed Resolution
TERO Commission Board Members
Valerie Harrington-Wind
Board Members
Matt Hatfield
Board Members
Cheryl Miller
Board Members
Lana Oswaldson
Board Member
Colin Cash
Board Member
Craig Hansen
Board Member
Elijah Staples
Board Member