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BOARD/COMMISSION:  American Indian Advisory Council on Chemical Dependency

(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 Expires: 07-24-2026
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Christine Renville
(651) 431-5702
CHAIR
Carl White
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Contact
Christine Renville
christine.renville@state.mn.us
(651) 431-5702
Yes
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Chair
Carl White
carl.white@redlakenation.org
Yes
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: $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 (14)
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 Fond Du Lac Commissioner of Human Services 11/23/2026 1 APPLY
American Indian Representative Grand Portage Commissioner of Human Services 11/23/2026 1 APPLY
American Indian Representative International Falls, Chair Commissioner of Human Services 9/26/2025 1 APPLY
American Indian Representative Leech Lake Commissioner of Human Services 11/23/2026 1 APPLY
American Indian Representative Lower Sioux Community Reservation Commissioner of Human Services 8/22/2025 1 APPLY
American Indian Representative Mille Lacs Commissioner of Human Services 11/23/2026 1 APPLY
American Indian Representative Prairie Island Commissioner of Human Services 9/26/2025 1 APPLY
American Indian Representative Red Lake Nation Commissioner of Human Services 11/23/2026 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
NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Namrata Acharya American Indian Representative 1/19/2026
Ms Josephine Keezer American Indian Representative 10/21/2026
Michael Kesner American Indian Representative 9/11/2026
Jacquelyn Saice Minneapolis American Indian Community Representative 3/31/2026
No pending appointments found.
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Direct Appointments
 No Direct Appointments were found.
Open Appointments (15)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
American Indian Representative
Bois Forte Band
Commissioner of Human Services
Toni Wakemup
Posted
01/03/2027
Duluth American Indian Community
Commissioner of Human Services
Alana Nordeen
Posted
01/08/2027
Fond Du Lac
Commissioner of Human Services
wayne dupuis jr.
Posted
01/04/2027
Grand Portage
Commissioner of Human Services
Jacki Kozlowski
Posted
01/04/2027
International Falls, Chair
Commissioner of Human Services
Alana Nordeen
Posted
01/08/2028
Leech Lake
Commissioner of Human Services
Dorothea Cloud
Posted
01/04/2027
Lower Sioux Community Reservation
Commissioner of Human Services
Robert Larsen
Posted
01/04/2027
Mille Lacs
Commissioner of Human Services
Mrs. Lindsay Misquadace-Berg
Posted
01/04/2027
Prairie Island
Commissioner of Human Services
George Taylor jr
Posted
01/08/2028
Red Lake Nation
Commissioner of Human Services
Carl White
Posted
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
Ms Patricia Moran pat.moran@whiteearth-nsn.gov
Filled
01/03/2028
Minneapolis American Indian Community Representative
Minneapolis American Indian Community Representative #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Betty Poitra
Filled
01/03/2028
Minneapolis American Indian Community Representative #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Zhawin Gonzalez
Posted
01/08/2028
St Paul American Indian Community Representative
St Paul American Indian Community #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Ms Kathryn Urich
Posted
01/03/2028
St Paul American Indian Community #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Rev Richard Latterner
Filled
01/03/2028
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