Registration for January 2024 and February 2024 will open on Tuesday, Nov. 28.
Tribal-State Relations Training
11 classes will be delivered in-person and hosted by Tribal Governments at various locations around the state.
Two-day class cost is $399 (Meals and materials included. Does not include transportation or lodging expenses - see the training announcement (PDF) for hotel information).
Presenters include tribal leaders, staff & community members, Minnesota tribal liaisons, and Tadd Johnson, Esq..
Sessions are facilitated by Professor Joseph Bauerkemper of the Tribal Sovereignty Institute at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Who Should Attend
Under the Laws of Minnesota 2021, 1st Spec. Sess. chapter 14, article 11, section 5 subd. 3J: Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and Assistant Commissioners, along with employees whose work will likely impact the 11 tribal nations in Minnesota are required to attend the Tribal-State Relations Training.
Upcoming Trainings
January 24-25, 2024, Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel, in Morton, MN
Hosted by the Lower Sioux Indian Community
February 14-15, 2024, Grand Casino Hinckley in Hinckley, MN
Hosted by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
March 13-14, 2024, Giminjimendaamin Ezhichigeyand in Redby, MN
Hosted by Red Lake Nation
April 10-11, 2024, Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, MN
Hosted by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
May 8-9, 2024, Prairie's Edge Casino Resort in Granite Falls, MN
Hosted by the Upper Sioux Community
June 12-13, 2024, Grand Portage Lodge in Grand Portage, MN
Hosted by the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Registration Procedure
State Employees
Registrations must be sent to Holly with the TSRT Team. Emails sent to the wrong email address may delay your registration.
Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Registration will close when the class is full.
Follow your agency's training registration process. Supervisory approval may be needed.
Payment must be received by UMD by either credit card or purchase order in order to register for the training (an EIOR for cost is required for funding)
A confirmation email will then be sent from the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) that could be in your spam folder. A reminder email will be sent a week prior to class with further information.
Non-State Employees
TSRT is designed specifically for and is only offered to the State of Minnesota employees in accordance with MN statute 10.65.
Non-state employees are occasionally accepted to attend training. Each request is considered by our steering committee on a case-by-case basis. Please use the link below to fill out the needed information for the steering committee.
This course provides the background information about jurisdiction in Indian Country, legal terms and definitions for land ownership, and covers some of the basics of tribal sovereignty, tribal governments, and tribal membership.
TSRT: Working with the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
This 45-minute course introduces you to the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and features Grand Portage elected tribal leaders, employees and members who explain protocols and offer guidance on what you need to know when working with their government and staff.