1854 Treaty Authority News
1854's Dagwaagin 2024 Newsletter is now available!
Fall harvest is upon us! Included in this issue you will find information on manoomin conditions and season dates. Hunting and trapping registration station locations, special youth deer hunt information, and numerous hunting-themed giveaways are within. Hunters: please consider participating in the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) monitoring program and help us track the health of waawaashkeshiwag.
Test your knowledge on our conservation code, grow your Anishinaabemowin knowledge, and catch up on all the adventures the Education/Outreach Division had during niibin. Congrats to 9 new hunters as they take the field this fall with their firearm safety/hunter education certifications!
As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
Weweni,
- the 1854 Treaty Authority
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Although the Manoomin may not be very promising for the 2024 season, we are still monitoring most rice waters in the 1854 Ceded Territory to encourage folks to get out and harvest. Early season storms and flooding drown a lot of plants. Check 1854 Treaty Authority's Wild Rice Condition Updates for the latest!
SEASON DATES: August 15 (and when ripe) - October 30
HARVEST HOURS: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
SPECIAL REGULATIONS: No waters are planned to be posted with opening harvest dates. If waters are selected for posting in 2023, notification will be on the 1854 Website, and signage will be placed at known access points.
*Please do NOT harvest manoomin before it is fully ripe!
We didn't get a chance to introduce our Human Resource Generalist/Office Manager in the 2024 summer newsletter. However, we are elated to announce the newest staffer of the Administration Division - Elyse Lawrey!
Boozhoo! My name is Elyse Lawrey, I am the HR Generalist/Office Manager here at 1854 Treaty Authority. I started working here on May 20th so I am one of the new kids on the block. Originally from Chicago, I have lived most of my adult life in Duluth. I'm an enrolled member of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Graduating from the University of Minnesota-Duluth last month, I received my Masters of Tribal Administration and Governance. I received bachelor's degrees in American Indian Studies and English in 2013, also from UMD. Besides enjoying hiking (actually, just walking in the woods), I also enjoy fishing, camping and visiting historical places.
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Applications for the 2024 Moose Hunt are now available. Applications are due by 4:30pm CST on August 9th, 2024.
June 21 Applications available from the 1854 Treaty Authority
August 9 Applications due Lottery drawing held (if need be)
August 16 Letters mailed to successful and unsuccessful applicants
August 19 Permits, carcass tag, and hunt information mailed to the lead hunter of each successful application via certified mail
August 30 2024 Moose Season begins
September 15 The season will close for each band when the quota of 15 moose is met, or on December 31st, 2024, whichever is sooner
Call the 1854 Treaty Authority office: 218-722-8907, or reach Wildlife Biologist Morgan Swingen directly, 218-481-7010
1854's Niibin 2024 Newsletter is now available!
It features important reminders for those who continue their outdoor adventures. Taking care of those that take care of us means knowing and understanding beings such as ticks, invasive species (both on land and water), and fish parasites.
2024 Hunting and Trapping seasons have been approved by the 1854 Board of Directors and are within. Most importantly, 2024 moose season applications will be available June 21st!
Acknowledge the strength in leadership of the Anishinaabeg leaders at the time of treaty negotiations and diplomacy. Lastly, meet our seasonal staff who are bringing their skills to assist our Resource Management and Education/Outreach divisional work on the daily.
Daga, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Weweni,
-the 1854 Treaty Authority
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is accepting MN GreenCorps member applications for the 2024-2025 program year!
Minnesota GreenCorps, an AmeriCorps program coordinated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, is seeking motivated, service-minded individuals to improve the environment and strengthen communities throughout the state. MN GreenCorps members serve with government entities, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions to carry out service projects in areas of stormwater and forestry, energy conservation and green transportation, community readiness and outreach, and waste reduction and recycling.
Priority was given to host sites and projects that engage with, focus on, or serve environmental justice (EJ) areas per the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's EJ story map. In the 2024-2025 program year, over 85% of host sites are based in an EJ area or have an EJ focused initiative. Priority was also given to projects targeting new communities that have not recently received Minnesota GreenCorps assistance, and those that provide opportunities for broader community involvement.
MN GreenCorps is thrilled to be partnering with the following tribal nations and Native American non-profit organization for the 2024-2025 program year:
· Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
· Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
· Migizi Communications
In addition to receiving training, developing job skills, and gaining professional experience, members earn a living allowance of $1,150 (pre-tax) paid every two weeks, health insurance, student loan forbearance, and an education award of $7,395. Visit the MPCA's Minnesota GreenCorps webpage to learn more and apply by June 13!
1854 will be holding a Firearm Safety/Hunter Education (FASHE) certification training in partnership with the Bois Forte Boys and Girls Clubs, August 13-15, 2024. This event is open to the community. The program will run as a day-camp (between 9-4pm), and will take place between the Nett Lake and Vermilion reservations.
Time | "day camp" schedule, 9am-4pm |
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Nett Lake and Vermilion Bois Forte Reservations |
Registration | https://forms.gle/UGr2cmxYbPVJPsLo7 |
Requirements
Any Bois Forte or Grand Portage enrollees, aged 12 to 15 years old must have a valid firearms safety certificate while hunting big or small game in the 1854 Ceded Territory.
*Anyone 11 years and older can participate
*Get more details when you REGISTER
*Class size is limited - sign up ASAP
*All lunches and materials included
*MUST attend all 3 days to earn a certificate
*Transportation will be provided for BGC members
*Parents/guardians responsible for transport of non-BGC FASHE kids
The Superior National Forest has issued an update to the forest order for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) regarding bear safety. All food, food containers, and scented items must be stored safely to prevent human-bear interactions.
This order intends to prevent bear interactions by mandating Bear Aware behaviors. For more information, please refer to Forest Order 09-09-24-02.
These restrictions will apply to the BWCAW as designated by the following map between March 1 and November 30, effective April 19, 2024 through April 19, 2026. Attractants such as food must be suspended a minimum of 12 feet above the surface of the ground and 6 feet horizontally from the trunk of a tree or stored in an Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee certified bear-resistant container.
Attractants are any items with a strong odor that may attract bears or other wildlife, e.g. food, food containers, scented items (soap, lip balm, toothpaste) and refuse. Restrictions will apply to all BWCAW visitors unless they have written authorization that specifically exempts them from this order, or if they are carrying out official duties as a member of a rescue or firefighting team. Attractants do not need to be safely stored if they are in use or under close watch.
Interdisciplinary based approach to assessing plants and microbial community removal of toxic metals from the St. Louis River watershed.
Join us to meet the project team and discuss the research: Thursday, May 16th, 2024, 10am-11am
Register here: https://forms.gle/bfS8od56MWummLF6A
1854 Treaty Authority's Ziigwan 2024 Newsletter is now available.
The 2024 aerial moose survey is complete! FYI folks who are spring netting: heads up on the potential Heterosporis you might find. Within are 1854 Resource Management Division annual report summaries, and newly approved fish and turkey seasons. Consider taking part in upcoming events: Carl Gawboy discusses his forthcoming book at the 1854 Duluth office 4/8, or join us for a fish consumption safety talk in Vermilion 4/11.
Get them while they last - 1854's climate program is again distributing rain barrels for Bois Forte and Grand Portage enrollees.
Weweni,
-the 1854 Treaty Authority
Read it HERE
Join us at Carl Gawboy discusses his upcoming book release: Fur Trade Nation. Monday, April 8th, 6-7pm, at the 1854 Treaty Authority office. This event is part of the Twin Ports Festival of History. We'll be serving Indian tacos too!!!
1854 Treaty Authority
4428 Haines Rd.
Duluth, MN 55811
Join us VIRTUALLY if you can't make it in person: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81764695890?pwd=MTBSRThqV0dPeHp3MzRhdkR2NjlxQT09
Fish Consumption Safety Discussion: Thursday April 11th, 2024
Vermilion Community Center, 6pm dinner; 6:30pm talk
Register here: https://forms.gle/c6mr1dcWhwy4b5Zx7
1854 Treaty Authority will host Artist CARL GAWBOY to discuss his upcoming book release "Fur Trade Nation", in a presentation with the TWIN PORTS FESTIVAL OF HISTORY, Monday April 8th.
1854 Treaty AUthority Duluth-office
6:00PM - 7:00PM
More information to come...
COME WORK FOR US!
The Education/Outreach Division at 1854 Treaty Authority is hiring TWO Education/Outreach Aides for the 2024 summer season. These are limited term positions through August 23rd, 2024. Application materials are due March 26th, 2024.
As the climate changes and seasonal patterns shift, the exercise of treaty rights and other life-ways becomes threatened. Our finned, winged, and 4-legged relatives feel those pressures too.
Building resilience to changing climate conditions is a process not an outcome. None of us are alone in this endeavor. It takes strong multi-disciplinary, multi-sector, multi-organization collaboration, partnerships, and trusting relationships to continue to ADAPT as conditions change. Join us and #BeResilient
- meet the project team
- learn about the update
- discuss concerns
- share stories
- Q+A
Register here: https://forms.gle/hfdBspvQJL9LBAUk8
The 1854 Treaty Authority is hiring a Human Resource Generalist/Office Manager. The vacancy announcement is attached. Application materials are due by February 23, 2024.