1854 Treaty Authority
is an Inter-Tribal natural resource management agency that protects and implements the off-reservation hunting, fishing and gathering rights of the Bois Forte Band and the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the lands ceded under the Treaty of 1854...
1854 Office - COVID Update
If you are planning on visiting the office of the 1854 Treaty Authority for business purposes, be aware of the Authority office face mask policy: VISITORS WHO ARE FULLY VACCINATED WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS INSIDE THE OFFICE. HOWEVER, IF YOU ARE NOT FULLY VACCINATED, PLEASE WEAR A MASK WHEN VISITING OUR OFFICE. We will be glad to provide a face mask if you need one! We thank you for your compliance and patience as we all work together to keep everyone safe.
BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDESS ACCESS
Grand Portage and Bois Forte band members are not required to obtain a permit to access the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). An 1854 ID card, or tribal enrollment ID, acts in lieu of a BWCAW permit. Treaty rights access to the BWCAW can include immediate family (spouse, those of lineal decent/ascent, i.e., a parent, grandparent, child and/or grandchildren) when accompanying an enrollee. Any other members of the party (not enrolled nor immediate family) are required to have a BWCAW permit. All rules and regulations prescribed for the wilderness area are to be followed while accessing the BWCAW.
'Where can I go to harvest?'
With 5.5 million acres in the 1854 Ceded Territory, it can be daunting to try and figure out where treaty harvest can be exercised. Fortunately, we have the tool for the job! Explore the 1854 Interactive WebMap...
1854 ID REQUIREMENT AMENDMENT
On December 17th, 2020, the 1854 Treaty Authority Board of Directors voted to extend the 1854 ID requirement amendment: 1854 ID card holders can use their tribal enrollment ID card for off reservation, treaty harvest, in lieu of an 1854 ID card until December 31st, 2021.
