Urban Indian Advisory Board

3.922 INDIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL.Subd. 8.Advisory board. An advisory board on urban Indians shall advise the council on the unique problems and concerns of Minnesota Indians who reside in urban areas of the state. The board must be appointed by the council at the direction of the elected tribal leadership and consist of six Indians residing in the vicinity of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bemidji, and Duluth. At least one member of the board must be a resident of each city. The terms, compensation, and removal of members are as provided in section 15.059.

 

To protect the sovereignty of the eleven Minnesota tribes and ensure the well-being of all American Indian citizens throughout the state of Minnesota.

 

We commit to be:

Present - visible, accessible and involved

Focused - we represent, organize and engage community

Optimistic - American Indian resilience can be counted on to solve community challenges

Strategic - share work with community and tribal leadership

Honorable - build, respect, gain, and treasure community trust

Inclusive - attend gatherings, seek input, and listen to ideas for best solutions