1854 Treaty Authority's Ziigwan (spring) newsletter is AVAILABLE HERE!
It features a deer feeding ban in Pine (and adjacent) Counties, includes the approved 2020-2021 treaty fishing seasons, and announces the 2020 Band member Survey. Learn to identify invasive Japanese Knotweed, and check out youth opportunities available this summer.
Interested in giving wild turkey hunting a try? Spring season opens April 15th.
Maadaadazid
Leader: Ryan Bajan (Ma’iingan)
June 2-9th, 2020
$500 per youth (Scholarships are available)
A one-week adventure in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) for young men ages 13-18. The experience will be a strenuous* canoe trek in the incredible wilderness area once inhabited by the Anishinaabeg and the prominent fur trade. Youth will develop and master outdoor camping, cooking, and survival skills deep in the wilderness area. The program involves a one-day off-road training, leadership skill development, canoe skill instruction, Anishinaabeg teachings, open-fire cooking, and an incredible week in the wilderness. Youth will be given a short packing list, all crew items and food will be provided.
*Youth must present an annual health physical in good standing upon arrival.
There are only 7 spots this session. Interest form can be found LINKED HERE.
BIA (Midwest Region) announces the 2019 Tribal Wildlife & Habitat Accomplishments Brochure! It features fiscal year 2018 tribal and inter-tribal (1854 included!) accomplishments under the programs of: Circle of Flight, Endangered Species, Invasive Species, Noxious Weeds Management, and the Tribal Youth Initiative.
The National Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) announces the 2020 Summer Youth Practicum!
The Youth Practicum is designed to provide incoming 10th – 12th grade Native American students an opportunity to gain hands-on and in-lecture experience in the interdisciplinary components of natural resource management and Indigenous knowledge. One goal of the NAFWS's mission is to educate tribal youth in the importance of professional natural resource management, the interconnectedness with culture, and encourage the pursuit of college majors and careers in environmental science and natural resource fields.
~ preservation, protection, conservation, enhancement of natural resources ~ wildlife ~ recreation~ fisheries ~ rivers ~ traditional ecological knowledge ~ range management ~ forestry ~ watershed ~ tribal lands ~ sacred areas ~
Date: July 20th, 2020 – July 25th, 2020
Cost: FREE! (travel, food and lodging expenses included)
Location: YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado
Application Deadline: Hard Copy applications must be postmarked by April 10th, 2020. E-mailed and electronic applications must be received by April 10th, 2020 at 11:59PM MST. ONLY COMPLETED applications will be considered. (Application can be found here)
Contact: Ashley Carlisle, NAFWS Education Coordinator, 10465 Melody Dr, Ste. 307, Northglenn, CO, 80234-4126,
MobilizeGreen is hiring staff for Summer 2020! 10-week paid positions for young adults age 21+ with leadership/mentoring experience. Lead diverse youth in conservation projects with the US National Forest Service at Residential sites (…Superior National Forest!!!) Training and Travel included. For details and to apply go to: https://www.mobilizegreen.org/youth-conservation-programs
The MobilizeGreen-Forest Service YCC program is a three week residential program where members live and work together as a team on the Superior National Forest in Minnesota. YCC Members work on conservation-related projects together during the day and participate in environmental education, personal development opportunities, and outdoor recreation activities during the evenings and weekends. The YCC experience is unique and can create memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Program recruitment is targeted to attract youth from diverse backgrounds, including socio-economically disadvantaged youth from urban and rural communities across the country.
The Program Manager position is a great 6-month opportunity for an emerging leader to work both in the office and field setting while YCC Crew Leader positions offer 6 young adults a chance to lead and mentor a group of diverse high school students from around the country as they complete conservation projects with the Forest Service.
Interested High School Students can learn more and apply here.
Program Details: https://www.mobilizegreen.org/youth-conservation-programs
Applications due March 1st!
The Haskell Environmental Research Studies (HERS) Institute announces their summer internship program! The HERS program is aimed at preparing American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian undergraduate students for graduate study by assisting them to create a research project related to climate and environmental change in Indigenous communities. Native students eligible to enroll in tribal colleges are encouraged to apply.
HERS intern applications are now open. All application materials are due March 6, 2020. Students can apply to the HERS summer internship program on the apply page of our website: http://hersinstitute.org/apply.html
See the HERS 2020 Internship Brochure.
About HERS
The HERS summer internship program is a paid eight-week internship funded by the National Science Foundation and provides students with the skills and experience needed to succeed in post-secondary education and graduate school. The HERS program is held primarily on the Haskell Indian Nations University and the University of Kansas campuses from June 1 to July 24, 2020.
Why HERS
HERS interns are supported financially and academically during the program, including:
The HERS Experience
During the HERS program, interns receive instruction and exposure to: GIS training, graduate-level writing curriculum, introductory environmental assessment, introduction to Indigenous methodologies, professional development training, and preparation for applying to graduate school. Interns research a self-selected topic related to climate and environmental change and its effects on Indigenous communities. Interns create a research poster and paper, which they present professionally. Included in the 2020 itinerary is a trip to Oneida Nations in Green Bay, WI. Here, interns will conduct field research related to food sovereignty and water quality.
Post-Internship Opportunities
Post-internship opportunities are offered to qualifying interns. Opportunities include funding for professional presentations at national conferences such as, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) and/or the Society for Advancing Chicanos & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS).
Attached are the HERS program brochure and flier. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Katrina McClure, our Program Coordinator, at
The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) is hiring two biologists. The closing date for applications is March 2, 2020.
Biologists are responsible for providing technical service to the NAFWS members and member Tribes with an emphasis on invasive species and wildlife disease. Technical assistance and training are important to the NAFWS’ mission to assist Native American and Alaska Native tribes with conservation, protection, and enhancement of their fish and wildlife resources.
See the posting announcement and job description.
The Grand Portage National Monument is recruiting for Grand Portage Conservation Crew members, and an Environmental Education Technician.
There are no academic or experiential minimum qualifications (except an 18-35 age goal for Conservation Crew). They are seeking to recruit people that can work outside on a diversity of projects in all kinds of weather while maintaining a positive attitude. Applicants should be able to communicate well with various project mentors, community members, the public and coworkers. A basic understanding of the environment and Ojibwe lifeways is preferred. MN Chippewa hiring preference.
The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) is seeking the services of a qualified Conservation Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) consultant to revise the current Shoot Manual, develop a CLEO program including, curriculum and training opportunities specific to CLEOs serving Native American and Alaska Native Tribes. The RFP (request for proposals) can be found on their website.
Happy New Year from the 1854 Treaty Authority! Our Duluth-office will close at noon on Tuesday 12/31, and stay closed all of New Year's Day, Wednesday 1/1/2020. We will return to normal business hours, 8am-4:30pm, on Thursday January 2nd.
Cheers to wonderful memories over this past trip around the sun, and best wishes to a successful 2020!
There is still space left in our hide tanning workshop, Monday December 30 - Friday January 3rd. Daily, 10-3pm. Lunch and materials are included. The program is free, but a $100 returnable deposit is required. Call Marne and sign up today!
Merry Christmas from the 1854 Treaty Authority! We wish you a safe and happy holiday with your loved ones.
Planning on coming to our Duluth-office to take care of some business or utilize our services? 1854's usual business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Occasionally we may close due to inclement weather during the winter months. Please call ahead to make sure that we are open before you make the trek: 218-722-8907
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Picture taken December 2nd 2019 with 2 feet of snow...plus some drifting... at the door of our Duluth-office.
Also, the office is closed on specific holidays: see the calendar (lower left homepage of our website) for dates and times. 
1854 Treaty Authority's Biboon (winter) newsletter is AVAILABLE HERE!
It features 1854’s Duluth-office “Norman W. Deschampe” conference room dedication, an update on the successes of Lake Sturgeon restoration on the St. Louis River, and a Q+A with Conservation Officer, Chris Johnson. Meet our new Climate Specialist, Hilarie Sorensen, and check out resource management’s Fisher den box project.
Stay warm and safe out there!
1854 is pleased to announce the “Iskigamizigedaa!”, a maple sugaring coloring storybook. With cultural guidance and support, the Ed/Outreach division has developed an educational tool which focuses on contemporary and historical practices of maple sugaring. Grandchildren-grandparent character conversations convey traditional teachings, the proper timing to begin and end harvest, the equipment used, how to process maple sugar, and how the Anishinaabeg use maple sugar.
Chi miigwech to cultural author, Erik Redix, and illustrator/artist, Wesley Ballinger, for sharing their knowledge and creative skills from project development through publication!
Swing by our outreach table when you see 1854 at events this winter and spring, and get a copy for your family! It is available on 1854's website also: Iskigamizigedaa!
Planning to set unattended lines while ice fishing this winter? You must notify 1854 that you are doing so. Log in on our unattended lines notification QuickLink on the 1854 website homepage, call the office, or notify one of the CO's. Rules and regulations are spelled out in the 1854 Treaty Authority Conservation Code (page 50).
