 In 2019, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community created Understand Native Minnesota, a three-year, $5 million strategic initiative and philanthropic campaign to improve the Native American narrative in Minnesota schools.Another marker of Chairman Vig’s time in office was his commitment to building relationships on behalf of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Under his tenure, the tribe constructed a jointly owned water treatment facility with the City of Prior Lake; partnered with the City of Prior Lake on the multimillion-dollar expansion of County Road 83; and contributed more than $30 million in infrastructure improvements that benefit the region.The former Chairman also worked with other Sioux tribes to preserve and protect Pe’ Sla, a sacred site in the heart of the Black Hills in South Dakota.