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BOARD/COMMISSION:  American Indian Advisory Council

(AIAC)


Address

Department Of Human Services
540 Cedar St.
St Paul, MN
55101


Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Department of Human Services (DHS)

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M.S. 254A.035 SUBD. 2
Enabled: 06-30-2001
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
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Membership

Membership includes the following:

  • one American Indian from each of 11 reservations,
  • one American Indian member from Duluth,
  • one American Indian member for International Falls or Northern Range,
  • two American Indian members from Minneapolis, and
  • two American Indian members from Saint Paul.
Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $
  • Other Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - no

Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary
Council shall assist in formulation of policies and guidelines in the area of chemical health. The council shall advise on policies, goals, and the operation of the chemical health program services, and shall encourage public understanding and support of chemical health. The council shall make recommendations regarding grants and contracts which use federal and state funds.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY



Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 12 hours
Meeting Frequency: The council meets on a quarterly basis, with occassional committee meetings.

Meetings are held at:
Meetings rotate among each of the reservations and urban community programs.


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 300.00
Total Appropriations:
Appropriations Description:
Fiscal Year Expenses: $4,675.47

Expenses Description:

Mileage, meals and lodging reimbursement for members traveling to council meetings.

Open Positions (5)
POSITION SEAT AUTHORITY 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE #SEATS ACTION
American Indian Representative Duluth American Indian Community Commissioner of Human Services 5/22/2025 1 APPLY
American Indian Representative Lower Sioux Community Reservation Commissioner of Human Services 5/22/2025 1 APPLY
American Indian Representative Shakopee Reservation Commissioner of Human Services 5/22/2025 1 APPLY
American Indian Representative Upper Sioux Community Commissioner of Human Services 5/22/2025 1 APPLY
St Paul American Indian Community Representative St Paul American Indian Community #1 Commissioner of Human Services 5/22/2025 1 APPLY

NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Ms. Christina Bowstring American Indian Representative 11/1/2024
Dorothea Cloud American Indian Representative 7/23/2024
wayne dupuis jr. American Indian Representative 7/23/2024
Michael Helsper American Indian Representative 5/5/2025
Jackie Kozlowski American Indian Representative 7/11/2024
Robert Larsen American Indian Representative 10/31/2024
Mrs. Lindsay Misquadace-Berg American Indian Representative 10/31/2024
Ms Patricia Moran pat.moran@whiteearth-nsn.gov American Indian Representative 10/31/2024
Alana Nordeen American Indian Representative 10/23/2024
Mr Altin Paulson American Indian Representative 7/21/2024
George Taylor jr American Indian Representative 2/5/2025
kathryn urich American Indian Representative 3/4/2025
Carl White American Indian Representative 8/16/2024
Hon. Aaron Wittnebel American Indian Representative 9/30/2024
Zhawin Gonzalez Minneapolis American Indian Community Representative 5/1/2025
Kathryn Stanek Minneapolis American Indian Community Representative 3/30/2025
Rev Richard Latterner St Paul American Indian Community Representative 10/31/2024
Naida Medicine Crow St Paul American Indian Community Representative 10/23/2024

No pending appointments found.

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Current Members (15)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
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Bois Forte Band
Commissioner of Human Services
Filled
01/03/2027
Duluth American Indian Community
Commissioner of Human Services
Posted
01/08/2027
Fond Du Lac
Commissioner of Human Services
Filled
01/04/2027
Grand Portage
Commissioner of Human Services
Filled
01/04/2027
International Falls, Chair
Commissioner of Human Services
Filled
01/08/2028
Leech Lake
Commissioner of Human Services
Filled
01/04/2027
Lower Sioux Community Reservation
Commissioner of Human Services
Posted
01/04/2027
Mille Lacs
Commissioner of Human Services
Filled
01/04/2027
Prairie Island
Commissioner of Human Services
Filled
01/08/2028
Red Lake Nation
Commissioner of Human Services
Filled
01/04/2027
Shakopee Reservation
Commissioner of Human Services
Posted
Upper Sioux Community
Commissioner of Human Services
Posted
White Earth Reservation
Commissioner of Human Services
Filled
01/03/2028
Minneapolis American Indian Community Representative #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Filled
01/03/2028
Minneapolis American Indian Community Representative #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Filled
01/08/2028
St Paul American Indian Community #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Posted
01/03/2028
St Paul American Indian Community #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Filled
01/03/2028