Island Mountain Development Group (IMDG) is working with Tribal Members to change the trajectory of Fort Belknap Reservation.
Through effective resource management and economic development, these efforts are making positive impacts in the Fort Belknap Indian Community (FBIC) economically, socially and culturally.
The Aaniiih and Nakoda People are at the heart of every IMDG initiative.
Island Mountain Development Group promotes traditional cultural values of generosity, trust and equality through corporate responsibility.
IMDG is committed to being a positive force on FBIC through sustainable resource development, workforce education, cultural preservation – including language, health, welfare, quality of life and Native American arts.
353 Old Hays Rd.
Hays, MT 59527
406.673.3031
contact@islandmtn.com
1537 Avenue D
Billings, MT 59102
406.351.4432
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1753 U.S. Highway 2 – NW – SPC 36
Havre, MT 59501
406.400.2750
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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.
Social Gains: Moving Toward Self-Actualization
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a psychological theory that uses a five-tier model to depict human needs and motivation.
Tribal Hierarchy of Needs: “We” Before “I”
In Native culture, the benefit of the group outweighs the benefit for the individual. Equality is a fundamental tenet with the Tribe working together for the benefit of all.
Applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs to the Native community requires a different interpretation of motivation. Like Maslow, basic human needs are the first level in the Native hierarchy. While Maslow’s pyramid demonstrates the progression of the individual up the pyramid toward self-actualization, the Native pyramid illustrates the cultural value of Tribal Members working together to raise the standard of living for all members with true self-determination as a sovereign people as the highest goal.