Education & Cultural Preservation
Honor the Treaty of 1864 (HTT) is dedicated to fostering knowledge-sharing opportunities that empower our people with a deeper understanding of their rights, history, and leadership potential. We believe that education is a powerful tool for reclaiming sovereignty, strengthening our communities, and ensuring our traditions thrive for future generations.
As we continue to grow, HTT is working to develop educational initiatives that will provide both in-person and online learning opportunities for tribal members, descendants, and allies. Our Knowledge Keeper Workshops will focus on:
✔️ Treaty of 1864 & Tribal Governance
Understanding the Treaty of 1864 and how it impacts our rights today.
Exploring tribal governance structures, self-determination, and nation-building.
Educating tribal members on their roles in advocating for sovereignty.
✔️ Know Your Rights
Tribal Constitution Classes – Understanding constitutional governance within tribal nations and the powers granted by tribal constitutions.
Federal Indian Law 101 – Introduction to key laws affecting tribal sovereignty, including the Indian Civil Rights Act, Indian Reorganization Act, and the Tribal Law and Order Act.
Tribal Water Rights – Exploring water sovereignty, treaty protections, and strategies for securing tribal water access.
Rights of Way & Land Ownership – Educating tribal members about land rights, leasing laws, and strategies for defending against encroachment.
✔️ Digital Security & Online Safety for Tribal Members
Protecting personal data and communications in an era of digital surveillance.
Understanding social media risks and responsible online advocacy.
Providing tools for Indigenous activists to safeguard themselves online.
✔️ First Foods & Traditional Medicine Practices
Revitalizing knowledge of traditional foods, harvesting practices, and medicine-making.
Hosting hands-on workshops for preparing First Foods and herbal medicines.
Teaching food sovereignty and sustainable land stewardship through Indigenous perspectives.
✔️ Self-Defense & Situational Awareness
Providing practical self-defense techniques to empower community members.
Teaching situational awareness to ensure safety in daily life and activism.
Exploring the historical role of warrior societies in Indigenous self-protection.
Coming Soon! Learning Hub & Resource Library
HTT is working to develop an online Learning Hub where tribal members can access self-paced courses, educational materials, and resources on topics such as treaty rights, Indigenous governance, and cultural preservation.
The Resource Library will include:
📚 Articles & legal documents on the Treaty of 1864 and Indigenous rights.
🎥 Video recordings of workshops for on-demand learning.
🛠️ Guides on mutual aid, community organizing, and self-sufficiency.
Through these efforts, HTT aims to create accessible learning opportunities that reconnect tribal members with their heritage and empower them to actively participate in the preservation of our culture and sovereignty.
