Anaakyaaniiin Wellness Center Reaches Key Construction Milestones, Prepares for Spring Restart HAYS, MT – The Anaakyaaniiin Wellness Center project continues to move forward, reaching significant early construction milestones and positioning the project for a return to active on-site work in spring 2026. Project Progress and Construction Readiness Project leaders confirm that all major contracts have…
The project is being delivered by Woodstone Inc., with experienced on-site leadership throughout construction. Adam Songetay, Project Superintendent, a member of the St. Croix Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, brings more than a decade of experience managing community-focused construction projects across Indian Country and oversees daily on-site operations, subcontractor coordination, and site safety. Andrew Silbernagle,…
NOTICE TO INTERESTED GROS VENTRE AND ASSINIBOINE MEMBERS; VACANCY TO SERVE TWO EXPIRED TERMS ON THE ISLAND MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT GROUP (IMDG), BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fort Belknap Planning & Development Corporation dba Island Mountain Development Group (IMDG) was created in 2006 as a tribally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Fort Belknap Indian Community. …
The Nakoda Aaniiih Economic Development Corporation (NAEDC) has an exciting opportunity for the community to contribute to constructing one of four geothermal greenhouses in Montana by purchasing engraved bricks. The funds raised will help cover the $60,000 cost of the greenhouse. This project will support the essential equipment to provide sustainable, healthy foods to the…
The Nakoda Aaniiih Economic Development Corporation (NAEDC) has two (2) new board member vacancies (1 At Large seat and 1 Lodge Pole seat) on our nonprofit Board of Directors. If you: Are aware of NAEDC’s role in the community and support our mission & goals Are 18 years of age or older Have an awareness…
Over two days, Island Mountain Development Group gave Fort Belknap enrolled tribal elders a $100 gift for Thanksgiving. On the first day, 626 elders got their checks at the Agency, Hays, Lodge Pole, Dodson, Havre, or Billings. On the second day at the same six sites, 269 elders picked up their checks. In total, 1,660…
The Island Mountain Development Group (IMDG) Board of Directors has approved a $100 donation for all Fort Belknap enrolled elders ages 60+ and elders turning 60 in November and December 2024. This donation is being made in collaboration with the Fort Belknap Indian Community Council’s holiday gift card distribution. IMDG is proud to support our…
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Evan Azure
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Evan Azure is an enrolled member of the Assiniboine Tribe. Evan’s Nakoda name is Long. He is the son of Edward Azure and Darlene Azure. Evan has been with Island Mountain Development Group for four years. His previous work experience has been with U.S. Bank, Harley-Davidson, and the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco.
Geno LeValdo
Chairman
Geno LeValdo is the current Chairman of the IMDG Board of Directors. Geno is an enrolled member of the Gros Ventre Tribe. He serves on the Fort Belknap Indian Community Council as a Gros Ventre At Large Representative.
Derek Azure
Vice Chairman
Derek Azure is currently the Vice-Chairman of the IMDG Board of Directors. Derek is an enrolled member of the Nakoda Tribe. He serves as the River Assiniboine Representative on the Fort Belknap Indian Community Council.
Brian Wing
Board Member
Brian Wing currently serves as a member of the IMDG Board of Directors. Brian Wing is an enrolled member of the Assiniboine Nation. He serves as the Mountain Assiniboine Representative on the Fort Belknap Indian Community Council..
Curtis Horn
Board Member
Curtis Horn is a member of the IMDG Board of Directors. Curtis is a member of the Nakoda Tribe. He serves as the Assiniboine Representative on the Fort Belknap Indian Community Council.
Steve Fox
Board Member
Steve Fox is a member of the IMDG Board of Directors. Steve is an enrolled member of the Gros Ventre Tribe. He serves as the Gros Ventre Representative on the Fort Belknap Indian Community Council.
IMDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and except to the extent required by its Native American Preference Policy and Veteran Preference Policy, IMDG prohibits any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by applicable law. This applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, termination, and other matters affecting terms and conditions of employment.
Island Mountain Development Group is a drug-free work environment. Pre-employment drug testing may be required. Applicants must consent to a background check.
