1854 Treaty Authority News

1854 Treaty Authority's Niibin (summer) newsletter features the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the 1854 treaty signatory bands and the U.S. Forest Service, recognizing the co-management of Superior National Forest lands. Know what you need to access the Minnesota State Parks, or to camp at National Forest campgrounds. Meet the 1854 seasonal employees!

The 2023 moose season has been approved: Applications are due August 11th and the season opens September 15th. Join us in saying 'farewell', chi miigwech, and 'Happy Retirement' to Phillis Lucia, the face of 1854 for over 25 years.

As always, if you have any questions don't hesitate to give us a call.

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Training is a dinner and discussion style format, Friday 6/9, @ the log building, at 5:30. We plan to cover basic safety and laws, and discuss trail riding vs road riding.

IF participants want to complete their State ATV Safety and Certification Training, they may do that in tandem - It is a self-study course with the field component. *1854 will pick up the course AND certification costs, but participants MUST REGISTER with Marne: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 218-722-8907. 

The field practical is open to all in the community, and will be held during the hours of the Wellness Fair on Saturday June 10th, 10am-1pm. Meet us in the pit!

Do you ever wonder what YOU can do to tackle climate change? Yes, it would be great to have superhero powers, but not many of us are so lucky. 

Capturing rainwater in urban environments can prevent erosion and reduce stormwater runoff. Instead of turning on the faucet, use captured water to water flower beds or vegetable gardens. The climate and environmental programs at 1854 are distributing 20 rain barrels again this spring. They are available to Bois Forte and Grand Portage band members FREE OF CHARGE.

Criteria:

• one rain barrel per person

• first come, first served

• arrange to pick-up a the 1854 Duluth-office

To reserve a barrel, contact Tyler Kaspar, Environmental Biologist This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the office: 218-722-8907

PUBLIC NOTICE GRAND PORTAGE TRIBE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS TRIENNIAL REVIEW

The Grand Portage Band of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe has water quality standards (WQS) approved by the U.S. EPA under section 303 of the Clean Water Act. Consistent with the Grand Portage Administrative Procedures Act, and 40 CFR 132, Grand Portage seeks public comments on the following items: (1) proposed numeric nutrient criteria; (2) proposed aluminum criteria; (3) proposed specific conductance criteria; and (4) whether any other changes should be made to the WQS during the triennial review process. Copies of the draft nutrient, aluminum, and specific conductance criteria, and supporting documentation can be obtained at: http://www.1854treatyauthority.org/ or by contacting Margaret Watkins at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (218) 475-2026.

A 45-day public comment period will begin on April 14, 2023. A public hearing has been scheduled for 3:00 pm, May 30, 2023 at the Grand Portage Lodge. (Participants can also Zoom in with this link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83300366443?pwd=ZlM4aU1sSVZwVzZGNnd2NXYxL2ppQT09 ).  Written comments for the Tribe’s consideration must be postmarked or emailed by May 30, 2023. Comments can be sent via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or via post office to: Margaret Watkins, Water Quality Specialist, Grand Portage Environmental Department, P.O. Box 428, Grand Portage, MN 55605. If you have any questions, please call Margaret Watkins at (218) 475-2026.

Upon consideration of all public comments, final decisions on the nutrient, aluminum, and specific conductance criteria, and whether any other changes should be made during the WQS triennial review will be made by the Grand Portage Environmental Board. If the final nutrient, aluminum, and specific conductance WQS are adopted by the Board, they must still be approved by U.S. EPA before being implemented within GP WQS.

Read the Technical Support Document

Read the Grand Portage Reservation Water Quality Standards

The Climate Specialist Vacancy has been extended!

1854 Treaty Authority's Resource Management Division is hiring a Climate Specialist. Application materials (including application for employment) are due May 1st, 2023.

Sugar Bush boil down event, Saturday April 22nd, at SouthTerrace Elementary in Carlton...

1854 Treaty Authority's Ziigwan (spring) newsletter is now available. 

With netting season around the corner, and the 2023 fishing opener approved (May 13th), we address the issue of safe fish consumption - we stay on top of monitoring and communicating that information out to treaty harvesters. As Federal trust responsibility includes the oversight of industrial pollution clean up, a draft assessment plan for environmental “damages” at the U.S. Steel site on the St. Louis River is available and open for public comment.

The Spring news includes an update on the 2023 moose survey, and overview of Resource Management monitoring/management projects, with links to complete 2022 reports. Stay tuned as LIVE raptor and ATV safety training events take shape!

As always, if you have any questions don't hesitate to give us a call: 218-722-8907

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1854 Treaty Authority's Education and Outreach Division is hiring a seasonal Aide. Application materials (including application for employment) are due April 11th, 2023.

Read the EDUCATION/OUTREACH AIDE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Niizhoo-gwayakochigewin summer internship applications are open!

Students enrolled in Bemidji State University, Leech Lake Tribal College, Red Lake Nation College, White Earth Tribal and Community College, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, or Itasca Community College are eligible to apply.

This opportunity gives students a $5,000 budget for work hours, travel and any other required expenses to work with an Indigenous person, an Indigenous organization, and/or in an Indigenous community. Up to five interns will be selected.  Applications are due on March 31^st.

1854's Resource Management Division is hiring a Climate Specialist. This is a regular, full-time position that is Federal grade 7-9 equivalent. Application materials (including application for employment) are due March 24^th, 2023. 

1854 Treaty Authority and many partner organizations are currently filling vacancies in natural resource management!

• UMD, NRRI Coastal Field Technician
• 1854 Treaty Authority Education/Outreach Aide
• 1854 Treaty Authority Invasive Species Aide (2) 
• 1854 Treaty Authority Fish and Wildlife Aide (2)
• 1854 Treaty Authority Climate Specialist
• Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Researve Student Monitoring Technician
• GLIFWC Fisheries Aide - Spring through Fall 2023
• GLIFWC Fisheries Aide - Spring 2023
• Graduate Assistantship (MS) in Fisheries Conservation - Urbana, IL (online) 
• GLIFWC Creel Worker - 2023 Spring Fishing Season
• GLIFWC Wildlife Biologist
• Superior National Forest/SCA Seasonal Archeology Aide - Tofte
• Superior National Forest/SCA Seasonal Archeology Aide - Ely
• Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Wildlife Division Manager
• Minnesota Land Trust Restoration Project Coordinator
• Fond du Lac Band Resource Management Conservation Corps

Cleanup of hazardous substances is ongoing at the U.S. Steel site on the St. Louis River in Duluth, and is expected to be completed in 2023. Natural resource trustees (tribal, federal, state agencies) work to determine what additional restoration projects are needed after site cleanup is done. A draft assessment plan describes the approach to determine injuries to natural resources and associated damages. The assessment plan is now available for public comment, with comments due March 23^rd to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife webpage has more information including an overview (below) and informational document .

May through August 2023. Offered in partnership with the Student Conservation Association (SCA). Benefits include housing, travel allowance, living stipend, and education award through AmeriCorps. Please contact Lee Johnson, SNF Heritage Program Manager, with additional questions: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 218-626-4321.

Tofte posting

Ely posting

1854's Resource Management Division is hiring for four (4) seasonal positions; two (2) Invasive Species Aides and two (2) Fish and Wildlife Aides. Application materials (including application for employment) are due March 1st, 2023. 

The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society is now accepting applications for the 2023 National Youth Practicum. It will be held July 14th through July 22nd, 2023, at the Colorado State University Mountain Campus. Applications are due May 5th, 2023 at 10pm (MST). Download a FILLABLE APPLICATION. 

For more information, please follow this LINK.

Learn more at www.NAFWS.org/resources/jobs

1854 Treaty Authority's Biboon (winter) newsletter is now available. It features 'Strengthening Climate Resilience' as we dive into revising our climate change plan over the next 2 years. You're not alone if you are considering a long winters nap -  many of our four-legged relatives tuck away in hibernation or torpor. Get the skinny on elk reintroduction, and take in all the efforts that have been made in protection of Big Rice Lake over the years. Check out all the fun things that the Education.Outreach Division got involved in before the snow flew.

As always, if you have any questions don't hesitate to give us a call: 218-722-8907

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Please help spread the word:

The 2023 Native Youth Climate Adaptation Leadership Congress (NYCALC) will be held June 25-30^th, 2023. This amazing opportunity is available only to High School age Tribal students. All travel and expenses PAID.

SERVE THE EARTH AND YOUR COMMUNITY. BECOME A CONSERVATION LEADER. 

Read the Press Release