Commissioners

Commission Members
The Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs is composed of nine members appointed by the governor of Maryland and confirmed by the Maryland State Senate. A majority of these nine members must be American Indian residents of Maryland, and at least three members must be from American Indian groups indigenous to Maryland. Each member of the commission is appointed based on a demonstrated knowledge of American Indian culture and history, and understanding of the needs and concerns of American Indian communities. Commissioners are appointed a term of three-years, and can serve up to six years consecutively. In the event a successor has not been appointed at the conclusion of a commissioner’s term, the commissioner may continue to serve on the commission until one is appointed.

Tribal Affiliation:

Chair:
Tiara Thomas (Piscataway Conoy Tribe, Charles County)

Vice Chair:
Tom Bradshaw (Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians, Dorchester County)

Members:
Anne Marie Begay (Navajo Nation, Howard, County)
Lawrence Dunmore, III (Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, Baltimore, County)
Norris Howard, Jr. (Pocomoke Indian Nation, Somerset County)
Peter Landeros (Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Howard County)
Ken Maynor (Lumbee Indian Tribe, Anne Arundel County)
Tierra Robinson (Piscataway Conoy Tribe – Choptico Band of Indians, Prince George’s County)
Clarence Tyler (Accohannock Indian Tribe, Somerset County)