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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Management Information

Stay safe on the ice!

Before going on the ice, always double check ice thickness and remember: STAY OFF if it's less than 4" thick. Temperature, snow cover, currents, springs and rough fish can all change the relative ice safety. Make sure you are aware of the recommended ice thickness if you plan to take a vehicle on ice.

Update: 12/15/2023

The COVID era provision regarding use of Tribal ID's in lieu of an 1854 card has now EXPIRED and band members need to make sure they have a valid 1854 ID Card while exercising treaty rights.

Treaty Rights Includes Camping

Grand Portage and Bois Forte Band members may use designated USFS Superior National Forest campgrounds exempt of fees. Band members must have an 1854 ID card on their person and agree to abide by both the USFS Regulations and the 1854 Superior National Forest Camping Regulations.

"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...

Latest News

Health officials update fish consumption guidance in some waterbodies due to PFAS

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has updated its fish consumption guidance due to per-and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) found in fish from some waterbodies in 10 Minnesota counties. In the ...

GRANTS UP TO $5,000 for Creative, Impactful,Native-led Community Building

Maada'ookiing offers support for Native American-led community building with grants now up to $5,000 to individuals or groups to strengthen culture and community. Maada'ookiing ("the distribution" in ...

REGISTRATION OPEN: Tribal Youth Natural Resources Career Camp

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Calendar

30 Sep

Happy birthday!

09/30/2024

Yearly on September 30

Featured Video

Warrior Walleyes and Invasive Rusties (PBS): “Ridding the North of Rusties” (starting at 16:25) shows researchers trapping rusty crayfish at Tofte Lake near Ely to develop methods for removing the invasive species. Rusties are bigger and more aggressive than native crayfish and can take over a lake, threatening wild rice production and shoreline vegetation. The Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth is testing traps, baited with hot dogs, that are easy for tribes and lake associations to access.