Shane Martin

I am an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians (TMBCI) Tribe. Currently, I live in Belcourt, N.D. and work at the local high school, Turtle Mountain Community High School, on the TMBCI reservation for the past 15 years serving as an Athletic Administrator and Title IX Coordinator. I am also a Professor at the University of Mary College since 2017. I received my Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of North Dakota and my bachelor's degree in History and Political Science at Jamestown College in 1997.

 

My professional interests include helping children become successful citizens. I do this with leadership and mentoring and serve as a volunteer. I enjoy helping the local community grow through infrastructure and programming. My areas of expertise are in community development and youth programming. I have also assisted in many endeavors across the reservation in construction and programming and feel that it's my biggest asset.

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My professional memberships and past involvements include, but are not limited to; membership of the Tribal Health Board, North Dakota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, Tribal Research Review Board, Turtle Mountain Middle School Parent Action Committee, Byron Dorgan Youth Wellness Center Board-President, National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Association, Department of Public Instruction Certified Administrator and Educator, North Dakota Racing Commission and Board Member of the North Dakota High School Athletic Association.

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Past Research include: Factors that Influence Female Representation in College Athletics, Exploring The Impact and Benefits of a Health Education Program at Turtle Mountain National and the Institute of Health Turtle Mountain Community College – “National youth Sports Program” diabetes prevention research initiative. Past presentations: Aberdeen Area Youth Wellness Champion presentation, Aberdeen-Glazier Sports Presentation-Minneapolis, Northwestern Health Science University-Minnesota, NDHSAA Presentation on Native American Sport Programs and Capacity Building-Valley City.

 

My hobbies include horse back riding, playing guitar, and anything with nature and outdoors. I also love spending time with my family and six children Dillan, Dawson, Devan, Arianna, Isabella, and Avery.