Faculty and Staff Resources

Are you a researcher interested in working with Indigenous communities? You can find information and resources for University researchers and research partners thinking about doing research in any discipline that involves or impacts Tribal nations, Indigenous communities, Indigenous peoples, Indigenous lands, territories, policies, histories, wisdom, cultures, experiences, or knowledge systems. The following resources will assist you in your research:

• University of Minnesota Libraries Libguide
• University of Minnesota Guidelines for Indigenous Research
• Form for UMN Practitioners Engaging with Indigenous Research
   

Education Opportunities 

Tribal-University Relations Training
This course provides an introduction to relationships between the University and Native nations and offers information and resources pertaining to the following questions:

• What relationships does the University of Minnesota have with the 11 Native nations of Minnesota?
• How does the University of Minnesota benefit from being on Indian lands?
• What obligations does the University of Minnesota have to Native nations
• What are the fundamental aspects of the political status of Native nations, and why does that status matter?
• How can we build new relationships and enhance existing relationships with Native nations?

This course is available through Training Hub

Systemwide workshops are also available through the Office for Equity and Diversity Education Program. Learn more on the Education Program website.