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Tribal-State Relations Training

The registration schedule is now available through November 2025.

Fostering government-to-government relationships

Ceremonial signing of Executive Order 19-24 — In April 2019 Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan performed a ceremonial signing of Executive Order 19-24 (which came into law in 2023) with several Tribal leaders and officials. Photo by Melanie Franks

Tribal-State Relations Training classes

Learn about our Tribal-State Relations Training classes, when and where they're held, how to register, and more.

Tribal nations in Minnesota

Learn about the 11 federally recognized Tribal governments that share geography with Minnesota.

Web-based training modules

Explore web-based courses about federal policy, key concepts and terms, and more.

Resources

Additional resources are made available to deepen knowledge about Tribal nations, Tribal history, and other imperative information through external websites, podcasts, non-fiction books, and more.

About our program

Learn about our mission, vision, goals and more.

Contacts

Tribal-State Relations Training Team

Testimonials

Charlie Vig

Chairman (2012-2020), Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

"This training goes far beyond what you could learn about Minnesota tribes from a book. It also does an excellent job of connecting state professionals with their tribal counterparts, which sets the stage for better collaboration in the future."

Leah Montgomery

Community Care Integration Reform, Department of Human Services

"This training was incredibly powerful. With what I learned, I have a greater understanding of some of the challenges that exist between my agency and Indian Country and the source of distrust, fear, and anger. More importantly, I developed greater confidence about how to reach out and to build trust and true partnership with my counterparts within tribal governments."

Brad Hasskamp

Adult Secondary Credentials and Educational Policy Specialist, Department of Education

"This is one of the most important trainings I have participated in as a state employee. I have served in state government for 10 years and I can see many mistakes I have made in the past in working with issues affecting tribal nations. I look forward to applying what I have learned, building better relationships, and working more successfully with the tribes."