Tribal Nations Education Committee
Committee Meeting Schedule
Welcome! Below you will find the upcoming dates, times, and locations for all scheduled committee meetings. These meetings focus on important and timely topics and help to shape the future of American Indian education in Minnesota.
Whether you are a community member, parent, student, or educator, your presence and voice are vital to our work and we look forward to your participation in these important discussions.
Closed & Open Meetings
Closed committee meetings are reserved for committee business and are for members and invited guests only.
Open committee meetings are public and we invite you to join us using the Zoom link provided within the meeting schedule.
If you would like to present or discuss specific information, or formally consult with the committee, you must submit a public meeting agenda request form.
Quarterly Meetings
Quarterly meetings are closed to the public and align to the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council (MIAC) meeting schedule.
Quarterly Consultations
The Commissioner of Education for the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is required to consult with the Tribal Nations Education Committee on all educational matters affecting American Indian students in the state.
These official consultations are held during the committee's quarterly meetings, and are closed to the public.
2026 Meeting Schedule
Closed & Open Meetings
Meetings are virtual unless otherwise indicated and held from 10 AM - 3 PM.
January 21: Closed Committee Meeting
January 22: Open/Public Meeting
View: Open/Public Meeting Agenda
February 18: Closed Committee Meeting
February 19: Open/Public Meeting
March 17: Closed Committee Meeting
Location: In-Person - Hoċokata Ṫi
April 15: Closed Committee Meeting
April 16: Open/Public Meeting
May 20: Closed Committee Meeting
May 21: Open/Public Meeting
September 16: Closed Committee Meeting
September 17: Open/Public Meeting
October 21: Closed Committee Meeting
October 22: Open/Public Meeting
December 16: Closed Committee Meeting
December 17: Open/Public Meeting
Quarterly Meetings
Quarterly meetings are in-person and closed to the public.
June 17: Closed Committee Meeting & MDE Quarterly Consultation
June 18-19: Committee Work Session
Location: Tinta Wita | Prairie Island Indian Community
August 19: Closed Committee Meeting & MDE Quarterly Consultation
August 20-21: Committee Work Session
Location: Gichi Onigaming | Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
November 18: Closed Committee Meeting & MDE Quarterly Consultation
November 19-20: Committee Work Session
Location: Gaa-zagaskwaajimekaag |
Leach Lake Band of Ojibwe
Public Meeting Minutes
Public meeting minutes from 2022 or earlier are available upon request. Please send inquiries to contact@tnecmn.com.
Other Meetings & Events
January 6-7: Northern Region Professional Development for Tribal Consultation Under ESSA
Location: Black Bear Casino Resort
February 25-27: Dakota and Ojibwe Language Symposium
Location: Jackpot Junction
March 18-20: Minnesota Indian Education Association Conference (MIEA)
Location: Mystic Lake Center
April 27-30: Metro Region Tribal Consultation Under ESSA
Location: Treasure Island Resort & Casino
July 13-17: Committee Retreat
Location: TBD
October 7-10: National Indian Education Association Conference (NIEA)
Location: Buffalo, New York
October 21-23: Indigenous Language Institute Symposium
Location: Mystic Lake Center
October 26-29: Metro Region Tribal Consultation Under ESSA
Location: Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Public Agenda Requests
The Tribal Nations Education Committee welcomes guest presentations and discussions at its monthly public meeting. To be considered for an upcoming agenda:
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Download the Agenda Request and Presenter Guidelines packet.
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Review the submission requirements.
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Complete the agenda request form found within the packet and submit as directed.
Additional Information:
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Requests must be submitted a minimum of three weeks prior to the meeting.
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Submitting a request does not guarantee a spot on the agenda.
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Materials for discussion must be submitted two weeks prior to your scheduled meeting.
Questions? Email contact@tnecmn.com.