• Your partner in lobbying, regulatory affairs and strategic planning

  • Your partner in lobbying, regulatory affairs and strategic planning

Strategic consultation for the benefit of our community

Tatanka Consulting Group partners with government agencies, associations, private corporations and special interest groups to navigate complex systems, challenges and initiatives. As a Native-owned lobbying and consulting firm, we specialize in Tribal relations, yet our work and expertise expand well beyond the Native Nations.

Healthcare

Improving healthcare systems and health outcomes

Education & Youth

Supporting students to achieve academic and personal success

Government

Advocacy opportunities with Tribal, State and Federal legislators and policymakers

Legal

Providing legal services and risk mitigation

Natural Resources

Advising project development and stakeholder relations

Meet Scott Davis, Founder & CEO

Scott J. Davis is a well-known figure in North Dakota, having served three Governors and 23 Tribal Chairs as Executive Director of the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission from 2009-2021. Under his leadership, over 15 compacts, accords and agreements were passed between the Tribes and the State. Following his appointment, Scott served as the Head of Native American Community Outreach for Sanford Health’s Bismarck Region where he explored innovative solutions to ensure Native American patients across the great plains had access to quality healthcare services.

As a member of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and a descendant of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, he has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between Tribes, States and the Federal Government, helping his people to be heard and understood. He continues this work today as Founder and CEO of Tatanka Consulting Group.

Other notable accomplishments:

  • Founder of the North Dakota Native American Hall of Honor
  • Founder and past director of the North Dakota Indian Youth Academy
  • Advisor to the Atlanta Braves
  • Held several positions at United Tribes Technical College
  • Worked with Standing Rock Sioux Tribe on environmental quality issues
  • Served one term on the Mandan City Council
  • Past participant of the Bush Foundation Native Nations Rebuilders Program
  • Masters in Management; University of Mary, Bismarck N.D.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree; University of Mary, Bismarck N.D.
  • Associate of Arts Degree; Haskell Indian Nations University
  • Certificate in Principles & Techniques of Fundraising; University of Indiana
  • Executive Education; Harvard Kennedy School of Government
  • Founder of the North Dakota Native American Hall of Honor
  • Founder and past director of the North Dakota Indian Youth Academy
  • Advisor to the Atlanta Braves
  • Held several positions at United Tribes Technical College
  • Worked with Standing Rock Sioux Tribe on environmental quality issues
  • Served one term on the Mandan City Council
  • Past participant of the Bush foundation Native Nations Rebuilders Program
  • Masters in Management; University of Mary, Bismarck N.D.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree; University of Mary, Bismarck N.D.
  • Associate of Arts Degree; Haskell Indian Nations University
  • Certificate in Principles & Techniques of Fundraising; University of Indiana
  • Executive Education; Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Raising awareness and advancing response

Working across multiple industries, Scott can elevate issues that matter most in our communities. As a strategic partner to organizations, he brings:

  1. A respected and familiar voice in local and state government settings
  2. A deep understanding of complex policy and regulations
  3. Trusted relationships with key decision-makers
  4. Representation of interests in important policy debates
  5. An ability to build consensus through conversation and advocacy support
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