1854 Treaty Authority News

The 2023 manoomin season opened Tuesday August 15th, 2023, on 1854 Ceded Territory rice waters... but don't always trust the date on the calendar: It is the responsibility of the harvester to determine when the manoomin is ripe and ready for harvest. It is unlawful to harvest green or unripe rice, and can be grounds for citation. 

Get a head's up on what the rice is looking like on a handful of lakes by checking the Wild Rice Condition Updates on 1854's website. Good luck to all you ricers out there!

photo: St. Louis River, Skibo, 8/14/2023

The Superior National Forest has updated the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Trip Planning Guide. The 1854 Treaty Authority was happy to contribute in the update by asking visitors to acknowledge the historic and future use of the the water-rich "wilderness" by the Anishinaabeg; see page 16. 

Manoomininike giizis is just around the corner. Have your knocking sticks ready to go? If you don't have time to get out and scope your favorite rice waters ahead of time, you can always check 1854's Wild Rice Condition Updates, to get a handle on how the rice is coming along on lakes and rivers throughout the 1854 Ceded Territory. Ricing season opens August 15, but remember - the rice must be fully ripe to harvest! Help us protect manoomin and DO NOT harvest before it is ready.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:

The 1854 Treaty Authority is hiring a Human Resource Generalist/Office Manager. Application materials are due July 21st, 2023.

NOW AVAILABLE: the 2023 Moose Hunt Information Packet and Application

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE AUGUST 11TH, 2023! No late applications will be accepted.

Moose season opens September 15th and runs through December 31st, 2023, or until a harvest limit of 15 moose is reached for each band (whichever is sooner). 

*50 permits will be distributed total, (25 Bois Forte, 25 Grand Portage)

1854 is headed to the Vermilion Powwow on Saturday June 24th. Swing over to our booth and say Boozhoo! We will be making ID's from noon until 4pm: if you need a new ID or want to update yours, you will need to show us another form of ID such as a state drivers license, a Band ID, MCT card, birth certificate or passport.

MN Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for everyone (not just sensitive population) that includes the 1854 CT until 6:00am this Friday, 6/16 due to the fires in Canada.

Read the Air Quality Conditions here

Photo courtesy of the Star Tribune

1854 Treaty Authority's Niibin (summer) newsletter features the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the 1854 treaty signatory bands and the U.S. Forest Service, recognizing the co-management of Superior National Forest lands. Know what you need to access the Minnesota State Parks, or to camp at National Forest campgrounds. Meet the 1854 seasonal employees!

The 2023 moose season has been approved: Applications are due August 11th and the season opens September 15th. Join us in saying 'farewell', chi miigwech, and 'Happy Retirement' to Phillis Lucia, the face of 1854 for over 25 years.

As always, if you have any questions don't hesitate to give us a call.

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Training is a dinner and discussion style format, Friday 6/9, @ the log building, at 5:30. We plan to cover basic safety and laws, and discuss trail riding vs road riding.

IF participants want to complete their State ATV Safety and Certification Training, they may do that in tandem - It is a self-study course with the field component. *1854 will pick up the course AND certification costs, but participants MUST REGISTER with Marne: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 218-722-8907. 

The field practical is open to all in the community, and will be held during the hours of the Wellness Fair on Saturday June 10th, 10am-1pm. Meet us in the pit!

Do you ever wonder what YOU can do to tackle climate change? Yes, it would be great to have superhero powers, but not many of us are so lucky. 

Capturing rainwater in urban environments can prevent erosion and reduce stormwater runoff. Instead of turning on the faucet, use captured water to water flower beds or vegetable gardens. The climate and environmental programs at 1854 are distributing 20 rain barrels again this spring. They are available to Bois Forte and Grand Portage band members FREE OF CHARGE.

Criteria:

• one rain barrel per person

• first come, first served

• arrange to pick-up a the 1854 Duluth-office

To reserve a barrel, contact Tyler Kaspar, Environmental Biologist This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the office: 218-722-8907

The Climate Specialist Vacancy has been extended!

1854 Treaty Authority's Resource Management Division is hiring a Climate Specialist. Application materials (including application for employment) are due May 1st, 2023.

Sugar Bush boil down event, Saturday April 22nd, at SouthTerrace Elementary in Carlton...

1854 Treaty Authority's Ziigwan (spring) newsletter is now available. 

With netting season around the corner, and the 2023 fishing opener approved (May 13th), we address the issue of safe fish consumption - we stay on top of monitoring and communicating that information out to treaty harvesters. As Federal trust responsibility includes the oversight of industrial pollution clean up, a draft assessment plan for environmental “damages” at the U.S. Steel site on the St. Louis River is available and open for public comment.

The Spring news includes an update on the 2023 moose survey, and overview of Resource Management monitoring/management projects, with links to complete 2022 reports. Stay tuned as LIVE raptor and ATV safety training events take shape!

As always, if you have any questions don't hesitate to give us a call: 218-722-8907

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1854 Treaty Authority's Education and Outreach Division is hiring a seasonal Aide. Application materials (including application for employment) are due April 11th, 2023.

Read the EDUCATION/OUTREACH AIDE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Niizhoo-gwayakochigewin summer internship applications are open!

Students enrolled in Bemidji State University, Leech Lake Tribal College, Red Lake Nation College, White Earth Tribal and Community College, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, or Itasca Community College are eligible to apply.

This opportunity gives students a $5,000 budget for work hours, travel and any other required expenses to work with an Indigenous person, an Indigenous organization, and/or in an Indigenous community. Up to five interns will be selected.  Applications are due on March 31^st.

1854's Resource Management Division is hiring a Climate Specialist. This is a regular, full-time position that is Federal grade 7-9 equivalent. Application materials (including application for employment) are due March 24^th, 2023. 

1854 Treaty Authority and many partner organizations are currently filling vacancies in natural resource management!

• UMD, NRRI Coastal Field Technician
• 1854 Treaty Authority Education/Outreach Aide
• 1854 Treaty Authority Invasive Species Aide (2) 
• 1854 Treaty Authority Fish and Wildlife Aide (2)
• 1854 Treaty Authority Climate Specialist
• Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Researve Student Monitoring Technician
• GLIFWC Fisheries Aide - Spring through Fall 2023
• GLIFWC Fisheries Aide - Spring 2023
• Graduate Assistantship (MS) in Fisheries Conservation - Urbana, IL (online) 
• GLIFWC Creel Worker - 2023 Spring Fishing Season
• GLIFWC Wildlife Biologist
• Superior National Forest/SCA Seasonal Archeology Aide - Tofte
• Superior National Forest/SCA Seasonal Archeology Aide - Ely
• Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Wildlife Division Manager
• Minnesota Land Trust Restoration Project Coordinator
• Fond du Lac Band Resource Management Conservation Corps

Cleanup of hazardous substances is ongoing at the U.S. Steel site on the St. Louis River in Duluth, and is expected to be completed in 2023. Natural resource trustees (tribal, federal, state agencies) work to determine what additional restoration projects are needed after site cleanup is done. A draft assessment plan describes the approach to determine injuries to natural resources and associated damages. The assessment plan is now available for public comment, with comments due March 23^rd to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife webpage has more information including an overview (below) and informational document .