Tribal Government

TRIBAL GOVERNMENT

The Prairie Island Indian Community is a sovereign Indian tribe organized under the Indian Reorganization Act, 25 U.S.C. 476.

A sovereign tribe, such as the Community, has a government structure separate from both the state and federal governments.

The Community is governed by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Prairie Island Indian Community.

A 5-member Tribal Council is elected to uphold the Tribal Constitution and by-laws, by the tribal members in the community every two years.

Several committees also play a key role in decision making processes. Committees such as; Housing, Enrollment, and Education.

Prairie Island Indian Community • 5636 Sturgeon Lake Road • Welch, Minnesota • 55089 • 1-800-554-5473