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Tribes and Transportation

Strengthening government-to-government relations through partnerships

Advocacy Council for Tribal Transportation

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We discuss roadway policy and issues involving roadways on or near Indian reservations. Representatives from the 11 Tribal nations that share geography with Minnesota make up our voting membership. Our other members include representatives from MnDOT, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, Federal Highway Administration - Minnesota Division, United States Forest Service, and Minnesota counties and cities.

Mission

We are committed to bring recommendations to improve Tribal transportation through effective collaboration and partnerships.

  • Assess and evaluate common Tribal issues
  • Develop statewide policy and/or legislation
  • Create awareness and educate on issues
  • Identify and promote successful practices

Meetings

We meet quarterly, rotating between Tribal locations and elsewhere around the state.

Upcoming Meetings:

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hosted by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
1430 Bois Forte Road, Tower, MN 55790

Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hosted by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Location: TBA

Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hosted by Red Lake Nation
Location: TBA

Resources

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