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

Wild Rice condition updates are live!

Resource management has begun manoomin condition updates for the 2024 season. Harvesting may begin once the rice is ripe after August 15th.

Read updates here!

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

KBFT 89.9FM Presents the 2024 Mino Mashkiki (Good Medicine) Music Fest in Celebration of Native American Heritage Month

Virginia, MN – KBFT 89.9FM Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio is proud to present the 2024 Mino Mashkiki (Good Medicine) Music Fest, a vibrant celebration of music and culture in observation of Native ...

KBFT 89.9FM Hosts Misaabe Cultural Experience 2024

Virginia, Minnesota - KBFT 89.9FM - Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio is delighted to announce the Misaabe Cultural Experience 2024, in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. This extraordinar...

Vacancy: Environmental Specialist

The 1854 Treaty Authority is hiring an Environmental Specialist. Application materials are due by December 13, 2024. The application can be found here....

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