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Michael Jandreau
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| Chairman of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe | |
| In office 1974–1976 |
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| Deputy | Grace Estes |
| Preceded by | Orville Langdeau Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Richard Thompson Sr. |
| In office 1978–1980 |
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| Deputy | Orville Langdeau Sr |
| Preceded by | Richard Thompson Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Orville Langdeau Sr. |
| In office 1984 – April 2018 |
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| Deputy | Kay Gourneau Ramona Johnson Orville Langdeau Jr Sandy LaCroix Boyd Gourneau Kevin W. Wright |
| Preceded by | Patrick Spears |
| Succeeded by | Kevin W. Wright (Acting) |
| Vice Chairman of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe | |
| In office 1972–1974 |
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| Leader | Orville Langdeau Sr |
| Preceded by | Orville Langdeau Sr |
| Succeeded by | Grace Estes |
| Council Member Lower Brule Sioux Tribe | |
| In office 1976–1978 |
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| Leader | Richard Thompson Sr |
| Preceded by | Everette Wilson Sr |
| Succeeded by | Ted Rouillard |
| In office 1980–1984 |
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| Leader | Orville Langdeau Sr (1980-1982), Patrick Spears (1982-1984) |
| Preceded by | Ted Rouillard |
| Succeeded by | Ted Rouillard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1943 Fort Thompson, SD |
| Died | April 3, 2015 (aged 71) Sioux Falls, SD |
| Spouse | Jackie Jandreau |
| Residence | Lower Brule, South Dakota |
| Profession | Tribal Leader |
Michael B. Jandreau (born October 20, 1943 – died April 3, 2015) was an important Native American leader. He served for many years as the chairman of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in South Dakota.
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About Michael Jandreau
Michael Jandreau was born in Fort Thompson, South Dakota. His parents were Leo (Tete) Burdette Jandreau and Dorothy Belva (Langdeau) Jandreau Jones. He became a key leader for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. This tribe is located on the Lower Brule Sioux-Lakota Reservation in South Dakota.
He was the chief executive officer for the Tribe. This means he was in charge of running many of the tribe's daily operations and projects. Michael Jandreau started his leadership journey in 1972 as the Vice Chairman. At that time, the Tribal Council members would choose their own leaders.
In 1986, something big happened. Michael Jandreau was the first Tribal Council Chairman to be elected by all the people of the Lower Brule Sioux-Lakota Tribe. This was a new way of choosing their leader.
He helped start many important projects for the tribe. These included the Lower Brule Wildlife Program, which helps protect animals and nature. He also helped create the Golden Buffalo Casino, which brought jobs and money to the community. Michael Jandreau passed away on April 3, 2015, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Serving the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe
Michael Jandreau held several important roles on the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council. He served for many years, helping to guide his community.
| Position | Terms | Years Served |
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| Chairman | 18 | 1974–1976; 1978–1980; 1984-2015 |
| Vice-chairman | 1 | 1972-1974 |
| Sergent-At-Arms | 1 | 1976-1978 |
| Councilman | 2 | 1980-1984 |
Working with Other Groups
Michael Jandreau also worked with many other important groups and committees. These roles allowed him to represent his tribe and Native American people on a larger scale.
| Committee or Board | Agency/Authority | Position/Title |
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| Bureau of Indian Affairs Reorganization Committee | Department of the Interior | Representative |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs Trust Fund Consultation Task Force | Department of the Interior | Representative, Great Plains Region |
| Great Plains Tribal Chairmen's Health Board (GPTCHB) | Liaison between Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (GPAIHS) and Great Plains tribes | Member |
| Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee | United States Congress | Member |
| Native American Advisory Committee | United States Department of Agriculture | Member |
| Native American Advisory Committee | South Dakota Historic Preservation Society | Member |
Speaking to Congress
Michael Jandreau spoke to the United States Congress several times. He shared his knowledge and concerns about issues important to Native American tribes. This helped lawmakers understand what was needed for tribal communities.
| Date | Session | House of Congress | Committee | Subcommittee |
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| September 3, 1993 | 103rd Congress, 1st Session | Senate | Small Business | N/A |
| June 6, 2002 | 107th Congress, 2nd Session | Senate | Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs | Financial Institutions |
| May 18, 2005 | 109th Congress, 1st Session | Senate | Indian Affairs | N/A |
| June 14, 2006 | 109th Congress, 2nd Session | Senate | Indian Affairs | N/A |
| June 1, 2007 | 110th Congress, 1st Session | House of Representatives | Natural Resources | N/A |
| November 1, 2007 | 110th Congress, 1st Session | Senate | Indian Affairs | N/A |
Managing Money Wisely
Under Michael Jandreau's leadership, the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe was very good at managing its money. They were often among the first tribes in their region to submit their financial reports each year. These reports showed that the Tribe was careful with its funds. They followed good rules for handling money. This helped ensure the tribe's projects and services could continue.
