Tribes and Transportation

Advocacy Council

Who we are

The Advocacy Council for Tribal Transportation discusses roadway policy and issues involving roadways on or near Indian reservations. Representatives from the eleven tribal nations in Minnesota make up the voting membership of ACTT. Other members of ACTT include representatives from MnDOT, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, Federal Highway Administration - MN Division, United States Forest Service, and Minnesota counties and cities. ACTT Membership Directory (Word)

ACTT meets quarterly, rotating between tribal locations and elsewhere around the state.

Mission

The Advocacy Council for Tribal Transportation is committed to bring recommendations to improve tribal transportation through effective collaboration and partnerships. ACTT bylaws (PDF)

1. Assess and Evaluate Common Tribal Issues

2. Develop Statewide Policy and/or Legislation

3. Create Awareness and Educate on Issues

4. Identify and Promote Successful Practices

ACTT 2022 meeting dates

If you need a meeting invitation, please contact Jen Parshley.

• January 25th 1pm to 4pm *virtual
• May 4th 9am to 3pm: Hosted by Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa at the Grand Portage Lodge & Casino. Teams Meeting Link will be available for participants who can only attend virtually.

ACTT meeting documents

• ACTT agenda item request form (Word)
• ACTT request for action form (Word)
• ACTT host meeting checklist (Word)

Discussion topics

• Agreements
• Dakota or Ojibwe Language Signing Program
• Environmental Review & Cultural Preservation
• Right of way
• Pedestrian Safety
• Safe Routes to School

Tribal Transportation Grants

• Grants.gov Search and apply for federal grants
• Tribal Transportation Grants tracking log (Excel)