BOARD/COMMISSION: American Indian Advisory Council on Chemical Dependency

(AIAC)

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

Supported by Department of Human Services (DHS)

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M.S. 254A.035 SUBD. 2
Enabled: 06-30-2001 Expires: 07-24-2026
Revisor of Statutes Link

CONTACT

Christine Renville

(651) 431-5702

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CHAIR

Carl White

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Board Staff Support (1)

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Contact

Christine Renville

christine.renville@state.mn.us

(651) 431-5702

Yes

Board Chairs (1)

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Chair

Carl White

carl.white@redlakenation.org

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DETAILS

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.

COMPENSATION

Per Diem: $2774.98
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: 48 hours

Meeting Frequency: The council meets in person on a quarterly basis, monthly check ins virtually and occasional committee meetings.

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

Fiscal Information 2026

Annual Staff Hours: 100

Total Appropriations:

Appropriations Description:

Fiscal Year Expenses: $10,508.00

Expenses Description:

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

Open Positions (9)

POSITION	SEAT	AUTHORITY	21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE	#SEATS	ACTION
American Indian Representative	Bois Forte Band	Commissioner of Human Services	8/22/2025	1	APPLY
American Indian Representative	Duluth American Indian Community	Commissioner of Human Services	5/22/2025	1	APPLY
American Indian Representative	International Falls, Chair	Commissioner of Human Services	9/26/2025	1	APPLY
American Indian Representative	Lower Sioux Community Reservation	Commissioner of Human Services	8/22/2025	1	APPLY
American Indian Representative	Prairie Island	Commissioner of Human Services	9/26/2025	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
Minneapolis American Indian Community Representative	Minneapolis American Indian Community Representative #2	Commissioner of Human Services	9/26/2025	1	APPLY
St Paul American Indian Community Representative	St Paul American Indian Community #1	Commissioner of Human Services	5/22/2025	1	APPLY

Applicants (5)

NAME	POSITION	APPLICATION DATE
Namrata Acharya	American Indian Representative	1/19/2026
Michael Kesner	American Indian Representative	9/11/2026
Toni Wakemup (Appointed)	American Indian Representative	10/7/2025
Ms. Ann Haines	Minneapolis American Indian Community Representative	9/22/2025
Jacquelyn Saice	Minneapolis American Indian Community Representative	3/31/2026

Pending Appointments (0)

No pending appointments found.

Direct Appointments (0)

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Direct Appointments

No Direct Appointments were found.

Open Appointments (15)

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American Indian Representative

Bois Forte Band