Members of the press will be allowed in the House Gallery (West Section) and the chamber alcoves. Video cameras are only allowed in the gallery. Interview requests for tribal leaders can be requested through the respective tribes.
WHO: Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Minnesota’s tribal nations, Lieutenant
WHAT: Sovereignty Day at the Capitol
WHERE: Minnesota House of Representatives – House Chamber; Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155
WHEN: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday, February 18, 2019.
Agenda
9:00 am – 9:10 am — Gavel in Session, Recess, Pledge, Prayer
9:10 am-9:40 am — Drum Group, Flag procession, Convocation
9:40 am – 10:10 am — Welcome & Introductions from Tribal Leaders
10:10 am – 12:00 pm — Presentations
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm — Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm — Presentation/Q & A from Members
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm — Tribal Leaders Panel
Discussion of issues of interest to the tribal nations, pending legislation, government to government relations, working with the legislature, sovereignty
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm — Drum closing and final remarks
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm — Closing and Gavel out Session
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm — Reception in Capitol Vault Room (tunnel level of Capitol)