Advocacy Council for Tribal Transportation
We discuss roadway policy and issues involving roadways on or near Indian reservations. Representatives from the 11 Tribal nations that share geography with Minnesota make up our voting membership. Our other members include representatives from MnDOT, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, Federal Highway Administration - Minnesota Division, United States Forest Service, and Minnesota counties and cities.
Mission
We are committed to bring recommendations to improve Tribal transportation through effective collaboration and partnerships.
- Assess and evaluate common Tribal issues
- Develop statewide policy and/or legislation
- Create awareness and educate on issues
- Identify and promote successful practices
Meetings
We meet quarterly, rotating between Tribal locations and elsewhere around the state.
Upcoming Meetings:
2026
- December 17th, 2026, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
2027
- March 11th, 2027
- Hosted by MnDOT at the District 3 St. Cloud Office
- July 8th, 2027
- Hosted by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa at Gitigaaning garden in Cloquet
- October (date TBD)
- Hosted by Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
2028
- January (date TBD)
- Hosted by the Red Lake Nation
- Email Cindy Bellefeuille for a meeting invitation.
- ACTT members: Email Cindy Bellefeuille for a copy of minutes.
Resources
- Issue statement form (Word)
- Host meeting checklist (Word)
- Agenda topic request (Word)
- Membership directory (Word)
- Bylaws (PDF)
ADA and accessibility
To request any MnDOT document in an alternative format, please email adarequest.dot@state.mn.us.