NEW YORK, NY/BORINKEN – September 29, 2025 – In the first treaty of its kind between North American Iroquois and Caribbean Borinken indigenous nations, the NorthernIerahkwa/Iroquois Federation and the National Sovereign State of Borinken today announced the signing of the Extended Two Row Wampum Convention Agreement and the Evergrowing Tree of Peace treaty. This historic treaty establishes a formal alliance between the two sovereign nations, creating a powerful framework for mutual cooperation, economic independence, and the assertion of their inherent right to self-governance on the global stage.
The treaty, which will be formally filed with the United Nations Secretary General Office and the Special Committee on Decolonization, revives the sacred principles of the Two Row Wampum Treaty of 1613 and the Great Peace Treaty of Tsotiake/Montreal of 1701. It paves the way for groundbreaking initiatives, including the establishment of a sovereign banking system, the development of shared agricultural and technological resources, and the promotion of direct government-to-government global trade.
The treaty establishes the Bank of International Indigenous Settlements (BIIS) as the central financial institution coordinating Indigenous Central Banks. This system will enable Central Bank-to-Central Bank trade relations, allowing both nations to issue their own currencies backed by sovereign resources. The economic framework established by the Great Peace Treaty of 1701 will directly fund the construction of essential infrastructure, including smart housing, community banks, medical facilities, educational institutions, and sustainable energy projects, ensuring both nations can provide comprehensive services to their citizens without external dependency.
“The Two Row Wampum teaches us to travel the river of life side-by-side, in peace and friendship, without interfering in each other’s vessel,” stated the Prime Minister of the Ierahkwa Ne Kanienke government. “This treaty is not a new invention but a reaffirmation of our ancient ways. By extending this hand of friendship to our brothers and sisters of Borinken, we are strengthening the Tree of Peace and demonstrating to the world that our sovereignty is not a relic of the past, but a living, breathing reality.”
This alliance builds upon centuries of indigenous diplomacy. The Ierahkwa Ne Kanienke received their first international recognition from Queen Anne of England and Peter the Great of Russia in 1710 and has maintained treaty relationships since 1613 (Two Row Wampum). Meanwhile, Borinken bases its sovereignty claims on over 5,000 years of continuous Arawak/Taíno presence in the Caribbean, with modern DNA evidence showing that over 62% of Puerto Ricans carry Indigenous maternal lineage.
The agreement marks a significant milestone in the quest for international recognition for both nations. The Ierahkwa Ne Kanienke has maintained its sovereignty for centuries through treaties and continuous governance, while the National Sovereign State of Borinken asserts its independence as the rightful heir to the Arawak/Taíno nation, which inhabited the lands of Borikén for millennia before colonization.
Dr. Ramón Nenadich, President of the National Sovereign State of Borinken, Original Government, commented on the alliance’s importance: “For over a century, our people have been denied their right to self-determination. This treaty with the Ierahkwa Ne Kanienke is a declaration that we are taking our future into our own hands. Together, we will build a new economic reality for our people, based on our own values and our own resources. We are establishing the Bank of International Indigenous Settlements (BIIS) and a gold-backed currency to secure a prosperous future for generations of Boricuas and Ierahkwa to come.”
The treaty outlines a clear path toward economic liberation, enabling the nations to bypass traditional colonial financial systems and engage directly with the global community. This economic sovereignty is the cornerstone of the agreement, providing the means to achieve true political and cultural independence. This initiative is being headed by Minister of Finance Takoda Ahanu and the Key provisions include:
•Sovereign Banking System: Central Bank-to-Central Bank trade relations through BIIS
•Resource Sharing: Collaborative agricultural technologies and sustainable practices
•Infrastructure Development: Joint funding for hospitals, schools, and energy projects
•Global Trade: Government-to-government commercial relationships
•Environmental Stewardship: Sustainable development aligned with indigenous values
The signing nations call upon the international community to recognize this treaty as a legitimate expression of indigenous self-determination and to support their efforts toward full diplomatic recognition and UN membership. The treaty will be filed as a formal document with the United Nations, building on Borinken’s ongoing petition for UN membership initiated in 2013.
About the Ierahkwa Ne Kanienke (Iroquois Federation)
The Ierahkwa Ne Kanienke, or Iroquois Confederacy, is one of the world’s oldest continuously functioning democracies. The Confederacy has maintained its inherent sovereignty through centuries of diplomacy and adherence to its foundational constitution, the Great Law of Peace. Their sovereignty was formally acknowledged by Queen Anne of England and Peter the Great of Russia in 1710.
About the Sovereign National State of Borinken
The National Sovereign State of Borinken is the government of the Boricua people, the indigenous heirs of the Arawak/Taíno Nation of the Caribbean archipelago. It asserts its unbroken sovereignty and right to self-determination, which it is actively pursuing through international diplomacy, including a formal petition for membership in the United Nations. The National Sovereign State of Borinken has issued its own passports effective January 2025 and maintains diplomatic relations with indigenous nations worldwide. The government operates under Executive Order 11909-2024 and has appeared before the UN Committee on Decolonization as recently as June 2024.
