SHOSHONE BANNOCK TRIBES

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes delivers culturally informed human rights and employment equity services rooted in tribal sovereignty and federal compliance frameworks. Their core capabilities center on implementing Tribal Employment Rights Offices (TERO) programs that enforce tribal hiring preferences, ensure compliance with federal nondiscrimination statutes, and bridge workforce development between tribal communities and federal contractors. The organization specializes in designing and managing culturally competent employment outreach, labor market analysis, contractor compliance monitoring, and dispute resolution processes aligned with Title VII and tribal codes. Their unique differentiator lies in integrating Indigenous governance structures with federal civil rights enforcement mechanisms, ensuring tribal self-determination remains central to workforce equity initiatives. The contractor maintains a sustained, mission-aligned relationship with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, providing operational support for tribal workforce equity programs under federal grant and service agreements. Their work consistently supports EEOC’s mission to eliminate employment discrimination by empowering tribal nations to administer their own employment rights protections, reinforcing federal-tribal trust responsibilities through direct program execution. Their primary focus is on NAICS 813311 — Human Rights Organizations — where they function as a federally recognized tribal entity delivering civil rights enforcement, affirmative action planning, and employment equity coordination. This vertical specialization positions them as a trusted partner in federal efforts to advance equity for Native American communities, distinguishing them from non-tribal human rights service providers. Shoshone-Bannock Tribes operates as a sovereign tribal government entity based in Fort Hall, Idaho, with no formal federal certifications beyond their inherent status as a federally recognized tribe. Their government market positioning is defined by their authority to administer tribal employment rights programs under federal mandates, making them a unique and essential actor in the intersection of tribal sovereignty and federal civil rights enforcement.