Treaty

Treaty with the Winnebago, 1837

Treaty Provisions

Hunting, Fishing, Gathering

“The said Indians further agree to relinquish the right to occupy, except for the purpose of hunting a portion of the land held by them west of the Mississippi …” — (Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska)

“Art 3 “… the United States agree that the said Indians may hunt upon the western part of said neutral ground until they shall procure a permanent settlement.” — (Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska)

Present-Day Tribes

  • Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

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