Sacred Waters: Anishinaabeg Naagdawenmaanaanig Giigoonhkewin
Sacred Waters: Anishinaabeg Naagdawenmaanaanig Giigoonhkewin

Sacred Waters: Anishinaabeg Naagdawenmaanaanig Giigoonhkewin

January 16, 2025 | 15 min

"The First People Taking Care of the Fishery" are the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, the largest indigenous tribe east of the Mississippi. For generations, they have been stewarding the fisheries of their Great Lakes territory in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This project explores the cultural and economic importance of the fishery to the tribe and how use historic and sustainable practices to ensure a healthy fishery and preserve their way of life for the next seven generations in the face of climate change and invasive species.

Genres

Documentary History

Cast

Naomi Scott

Dave Frazier

Naomi Scott

Cathy Abramson

Naomi Scott

Rusty Aikens

Naomi Scott

Austin Lowes

Naomi Scott

Jason Grondin

Naomi Scott

Jack Tuomikoski

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