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.
WILDFIRES
Severe drought has led to a rise in wildfires nation-wide, but also here in Northeastern Minnesota. For your safety, stay up to date on whereabouts, conditions and official closure orders on public lands: Check the Superior National Forest website for closure information, Inciweb for the latest fire updates, and follow @SuperiorNF on Facebook and Twitter. (photo courtesy of USFS)
Manoominike-giizis
8/19/2021 - Wild rice is coming along nicely, but still TOO EARLY for the first harvest. Check wild rice condition updates made available by 1854's Resource Management staff...
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.
