HISTORY
Our Stories of the Anishinaabe, Treaties and Nations
Living with knowledge about the Treaties is more beneficial than not knowing them at all. One of the first steps toward healing is to learn about previous generations, and generations to come.
by Winona LaDuke, writer, economist, and tribal member on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation.
Winona is also founder and co-curator of the Giiwedinong Museum.
HISTORY & TREATIES
These are stories of our past, present, and future.
Nations should honor agreements
The 1867 treaty was intended to provide a secure homeland for the Anishinaabe people forever. The treaty was signed by our leaders and by President Andrew Johnson. Agreements should be honored by nations.