Federation of Aboriginal Nations of the Americas (FANA)

Historic Implementation of the Treaty of Fort Pitt: A Sovereign Milestone in Indigenous Treaty Relations with the United States of America

Indigenous news does not come much bigger than this. On September 17, 1778, the Delaware Nation and the United States of America entered into and ratified the Treaty of Fort Pitt, one of the earliest foundational treaty instruments establishing formal relations between Indigenous governance structures and the emerging United States. The Treaty is recorded in the Congressional treaty archives and preserved under National Archives Identification Number 176316991.

This announcement marks a historic and defining moment in the continuing evolution of Indigenous diplomacy and treaty recognition in North America. Through the provisional implementation of the Treaty of Fort Pitt, the Sand Hill Band of Raritan Lenape and Cherokee Indians declares a renewed assertion of treaty-based relations, reaffirming what it recognizes as the enduring legal and diplomatic framework established between Indigenous Nations and the United States of America.

Under the leadership of Chief Dr. Ronald Yonaguska Holloway, this initiative reflects decades of dedication, scholarship, diplomatic engagement, and institutional development aimed at preserving treaty continuity and advancing nation-to-nation relations grounded in historical agreements with the United States.

The Sand Hill Band of Raritan Lenape and Cherokee Indians is a documented and historically recognized body politic associated with the Delaware Nation, identifying itself as part of the continuing Indigenous governance presence within Lenapehoking since time immemorial. Its continuity is supported through historical, anthropological, and community-based records acknowledging its sustained presence and participation within its traditional territory.

Article IV of the Treaty of Fort Pitt is understood by the issuing body as affirming reciprocal legal and judicial relations between the Delaware Nation, its allied nations, and the United States of America. Article VI is further interpreted as establishing the framework for confederative and cooperative relations between the Delaware Nation, allied Indigenous nations, and the United States.

The Sand Hill Band of Raritan Lenape and Cherokee Indians, the Member Nations of the Federation of the Aboriginal Nations of the Americas (FANA), and Treaty Allies operating under FANA assert that they have developed structured governmental, commercial, and judicial frameworks through internationally recognized trust instruments, including private foreign trust structures consistent with Hague Trust principles.

The Delaware Nation, the Sand Hill Band of Raritan Lenape and Cherokee Indians, and the Federation of the Aboriginal Nations of the Americas (FANA) maintain that they continue to engage in peaceful, structured, and ongoing relations with jurisdictions across the United States of America at the state, municipal, and federal levels. These relationships are reflected in historical documentation, archival records including the Library of Congress, and ongoing institutional engagement.

This document constitutes an official and formal Decree announcing the provisional implementation of the Treaty of Fort Pitt between the Sand Hill Band of Raritan Lenape and Cherokee Indians and the Federation of the Aboriginal Nations of the Americas (FANA), including its Member Nations and Treaty Allies. This action is issued as a declaration of renewed treaty recognition, diplomatic continuity, and sovereign assertion grounded in historic agreements with the United States of America.

Statement from H.E. Ambassador Gerren O’Neill

“Today marks a defining and historic moment in the evolution of Indigenous diplomacy and treaty continuity with the United States of America. The provisional implementation of the Treaty of Fort Pitt represents a reaffirmation of one of the earliest diplomatic foundations between Indigenous Nations and the United States itself.

I extend profound respect and recognition to Chief Dr. Ronald Yonaguska Holloway, whose leadership has been central to bringing this historic initiative forward. His decades of dedication, scholarship, and diplomatic effort have strengthened institutional continuity, advanced Indigenous governance frameworks, and reinforced the importance of treaty-based


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15 responses to “Federation of Aboriginal Nations of the Americas (FANA)”

  1. MrOnsTr Avatar
    MrOnsTr

    Blimey, looks like someone finally dusted off that Treaty of Fort Pitt from the archives! Who knew a centuries-old agreement could spark so much excitement? 🎉

  2. Third Moon Avatar
    Third Moon

    Quite the fancy announcement, isn’t it? Who knew treaties could be the latest trend—like a vintage wine that’s been sitting in the cellar since 1778, just waiting for the right moment to pop the cork! 🍷💼

  3. Kazmii Avatar

    Fancy a history lesson, eh? Seems like the Treaty of Fort Pitt is back in fashion – just when you thought we were done with old agreements! 🤷‍♂️

  4. Frosty Squid Avatar
    Frosty Squid

    Blimey, looks like the Treaty of Fort Pitt is getting a glow-up after what, over 200 years? Just when you thought paperwork was dead, here we are celebrating ‘historic’ diplomacy like it’s the latest trend in Paris fashion week. 🤦‍♂️📜

  5. Silver Cup Avatar
    Silver Cup

    Looks like someone finally decided to dust off a treaty from the 18th century—talk about a long overdue “let’s make amends” meeting! 🤦‍♂️ Hope they serve tea and crumpets at the signing, or is that just too British? 🍵

  6. Green Scavenger Avatar
    Green Scavenger

    Just what we needed, another treaty that’s as old as my grandfather’s wine cellar—cheers to progress! 🍷 Let’s hope this one’s more effective than the last time we tried to negotiate over a game of chess, eh? 🤷‍♂️

  7. Rando Tank Avatar
    Rando Tank

    So, we’ve finally got the Treaty of Fort Pitt in action—about time, right? It’s like waiting for a bus in the rain, only to find out the bus driver forgot the route! 🚍💨

  8. Dallas Foxface Avatar
    Dallas Foxface

    Seems like we’re digging up history like it’s a lost treasure, eh? Who knew a treaty signed back in the 18th century would still be giving the Yanks a run for their money—talk about a long game! 😂

  9. berry succubus Avatar
    berry succubus

    What a groundbreaking moment, right? A treaty from 1778 is suddenly back in vogue—guess we just didn’t have enough paperwork in the archives! 😂✍️

  10. ShadowFax Avatar
    ShadowFax

    Seems like the Treaty of Fort Pitt just got a glow-up after, what, 245 years? Next, we’ll be celebrating the anniversary of the post-it note! 📜🙄

  11. Soda Delirium Avatar
    Soda Delirium

    Blimey, who knew treaties could get a sequel? With all that bluster about historic milestones, one could mistake this for the next blockbuster rather than a mere document! 😂✌️

  12. Chasm Face Avatar
    Chasm Face

    Blimey, looks like the Treaty of Fort Pitt is making a comeback—who knew ancient agreements could trend again? 🤔 Just what we needed, more paperwork in a world already drowning in it! Cheers to keeping history alive, I guess! 🍻

  13. Vortex Avatar

    Blimey, who knew a treaty from 1778 would suddenly become the hottest topic since the last football match? Guess the past really does have a way of crashing the modern party! 🍻

  14. ginger chaos Avatar
    ginger chaos

    Just what we needed, another treaty revival – because who doesn’t love a bit of paperwork from the 18th century? 🥳 At this rate, I’m half expecting the tea and crumpets to come back too! 🍵

  15. Hen Skittle Avatar
    Hen Skittle

    Fancy that, a treaty from 1778 being dusted off like an old vinyl record. Maybe next they’ll implement the Treaty of Versailles just for kicks! 😂

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