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1854 TREATY AUTHORITY

The 1854 Treaty Authority is an inter-tribal natural resource management organization that protects and implements the off-reservation hunting, fishing and gathering rights for the Grand Portage and Bois Forte bands in the lands ceded to the United States government under the Treaty of La Pointe, 1854.

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Need to Update your 1854 ID?

Applicants must apply in person, be listed in our enrollment book AND provide one of the following documents: Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Enrollment Card, Grand Portage or Bois Forte-issued ID card, state issued identification card/drivers' license/drivers' permit, certified copy of a birth certificate, valid INS certificate of citizenship, or valid, unexpired US Passport or Passport card.

Superior National Forest Camping

Grand Portage and Bois Forte Band members may use USFS Superior National Forest campgrounds within the 1854 Ceded Territory exempt of fees. Advance reservations can be made by using the online registration system: https://www.recreation.gov, *use the “Apply Discount” button when checking out to avoid reservation fees.

Latest News

Niibin is in full swing, say the hatched and happily swarming black flies. The 2026 ceded territory moose season has been approved, and applications will be available June 22nd. Our interactive webmap...
Drying conditions across northern Minnesota prompts campfire restrictions in the BWCAW Duluth, Minn. June 4, 2026—Due to continued dry conditions and wildfire danger conditions, the Superior National ...
REGISTER HERE for the Monday July, 13th event held at the Nett Lake RTC: https://forms.gle/URmgPUagSoajGdHEA REGISTER HERE for the Tuesday July, 14th event held in Grand Portage: https:...

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Office Closed - Labor Day
Date 09/07/2026
11 Nov
26 Nov
Office Closed - Thanksgiving
11/26/2026 - 11/27/2026

Featured Media

Science Museum of Minnesota

April 18th, 2026

Manoomin (wild rice) is culturally and ecologically important. Scientists and State and Tribal Governments collaborate to monitor threats to wild rice. This mini-documentary shares the success of LCCMR funded work.

Watch the video here!