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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.

Know the signs of hypothermia

Hypothermia is a serious condition that occurs when your body temperature sinks below 96°F. It requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms of hypothermia include: shivering, exhaustion, confusion, memory loss, drowsiness, and slurred speech. Always dress in layers for cold weather, and pay attention to your body when outdoors.

"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...

Need to Update your 1854 ID?

Applicants must apply in person, be listed in our enrollment book AND provide one of the following documents: Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Enrollment Card, Grand Portage or Bois Forte-issued ID card, state issued identification card/drivers' license/drivers' permit, certified copy of a birth certificate, valid INS certificate of citizenship, or valid, unexpired US Passport or Passport card.

Planning on Sugaring this Spring?

Azhigwa Zhiiwaagamiziganike  (S/He Sugars at this time)

Get involved: share data from your sap collection to help 1854 monitor sugar maple productivity and effects of climate-induced stress on the sugar bush throughout the Arrowhead.

Select Seedlings for Order

Planting trees is a way to think long term, provide for your neighbors, and steward for those seven generations. It can also be a helpful action following the use of ishkode (fire) or removal of non-native plants. Planting native trees, shrubs, and other herbaceous plants ensures access to food and medicine both for ourselves and the relatives around us. This Ziigwan (spring), 1854 Treaty Authority has a selection of seedlings available for band members to order.

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Featured Media

Chris Bentley
February 18th, 2026

The mooz population in Minnesota has been declining due to increasing pressure from parasites, predators, and the climate. Follow the journey of our wildlife biologist, Morgan Swingen, as she collars a juvenile moose, and learn about how the 1854 Treaty Authority is working to restore moose populations in northern Minnesota alongside the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and other partners.

Access the article here!