Minnesota Department of Transportation

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Tribes and Transportation

Strengthening Government-to-Government Relationships

Tribal Nations in Minnesota

Each tribe is a separate sovereign nation — unique unto itself and distinct from all other federally recognized tribes.

Each tribe has an independent relationship with the United States and the State of Minnesota. MnDOT recognizes the unique sovereign status of federally recognized tribes, the cultural values of all American Indian tribes in Minnesota, and is committed to strengthening the government-to-government relationship with the tribes.

map of minnesota that details where the seven ojibwe tribal nations are located

There are seven Ojibwe reservations in Minnesota.

map of minnesota that details where the four dakota tribal nations are located

There are four Dakota communities in Minnesota.

Ojibwe Tribal Nation info sheets

Row of tribal flags

Dakota Tribal Nation info sheets

Tribal News