Office of Indian Policy

The DHS Executive Team authorizes the Office of Indian Policy to provide guidance in the implementation and coordination of ongoing consultation and program development with tribal governments regarding the delivery of services to American Indians living both on and off the reservation.

Goal
Cornerstones
- Promoting government-to-government relations
- Enhancing tribal infrastructure
- Increasing access
- Addressing disparities
- Designing effective programs (culturally appropriate/specific)
- Maximizing fiscal resources
Minnesota tribal nations

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa: http://www.boisforte.com/

Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa: http://www.fdlrez.com/

Grand Portage: http://www.grandportage.com/

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe: http://www.llojibwe.com/

Lower Sioux Indian Community: http://www.lowersioux.com/

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe: http://www.millelacsband.com/

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe: http://www.mnchippewatribe.org/

Prairie Island Indian Community: http://www.prairieisland.org/

Red Lake Nation: http://www.redlakenation.org/

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community: http://www.shakopeedakota.org/

Upper Sioux Community: http://www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov/

White Earth Nation: http://whiteearth.com/
Commissioner's Awards Videos
2023 Commissioner's Circle of Excellence Award winners
- Lower Sioux Indian Community Cansa’yapi Kan (Elders) Program
- MIGIZI - A strong circle of support for American Indian youth
Previous awards
- School Linked Mental Health
- White Earth MOMS Program
- Pregnant Native Americans’ Opioid Addiction Services
- Ain Dah Yung (Our Home) Center
- Red Lake Alcohol Rehabilitation Prevention Program
- Conifer Estates
- White Earth Home Health Agency
- White Earth Band of Ojibwe Indian Child Welfare Program
Links
- American Indian advisory councils
- American Indian Elder Desk
- PartnerLink – a resource for county and tribal workers
- Minnesota Indian Affairs Council
- Tribal information
Resources
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