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May 21, 2024 · Gerard Baker, a full blood member of the Mandan-Hidatsa tribe and the highest ranking American Indian in National Park Service (NPS) history, is a familiar face on American Public Television. He appeared prominently in the Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan’s film The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.
Gerard Baker (born December 2, 1953) is an American retired National Park Service (NPS) ranger. In his more than 30 years with the NPS, he served as the superintendent of Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, and Mount Rushmore.
Sep 23, 2011 · Former park superintendent Gerard Baker, a Mandan-Hidatsa originally from Mandaree, N.D. on the Fort Berthold reservation, envisioned and brought to fruition Heritage Village during his over 30-year quest to incorporate noticeably absent Native American themes and elements into America’s national parks.
Gerard A. Baker, Ph.D., is the Superintendent of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. He has been with the federal government for 27 years; 24 years with the National Park Service and 3 years with the United States Forest Service.
Jul 4, 2022 · The monument’s former National Park superintendent Gerard Baker (1990-1998) was a Mandan Hidatsa Indian from North Dakota, who spent his tenure making the site of the “Last Stand” more meaningful and spiritual for Indian people.
Mar 11, 2019 · Former Superintendent, Gerard Baker talks about his experience as the first American Indian Superintendent of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
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He stayed stubborn, fought for his culture; was offered a job at Mount Rushmore, became the first American Indian to hold superintendent position.
