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Introduction
Introduction
Hello! We're your hosts, Nick and Fed, and this is our podcast. Titled Muddy Waters and Murky Management, this project explores the collapse and subsequent revitalization of the legendary Red Lake walleye fishery in northern Minnesota. Join us for a virtual trip north!
Click "Episode 1" to tune into our first episode, where we give a brief background on ourselves, why we became curious about the Red Lakes, and a brief history of the United States walleye fishery. We discuss stakeholder interests, sovereignty, and sport fishing!
A Brief Overview of the Red Lake Fishery
A Brief Overview of the Red Lake Fishery
In northern Minnesota lies the Red Lake Indian Reservation (Miskwaagamiiwi-zaaga'igan). Home to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa, the reservation is the largest reservation in the state of Minnesota. It is also the most populous, with just over 5000 residents. The Red Lake Band of Chippewa is known for its assertion of sovereignty, especially since the mid-20th century.
On the reservation, the majority of the population’s source of livelihood is hunting or fishing. In particular, commercial fishing is a vital source of livelihood on the reservation. Commercial walleye fishing is not permitted federally, meaning that the Red Lake Reservation’s commercial fishery is the only commercial walleye fishery in the United States. It began in 1917.
In the mid to late 1990s, the walleye fishery in the Red Lakes collapsed. In 1997, commercial fishing was voluntarily suspended to assist with the revitalization of the fishery. Around this time, a joint task force was created between the Red Lake Band, the State of Minnesota (MN DNR as well as other state agencies), and the Bureau of Indian Affairs which aimed to bring together a group of experts to help revitalize walleye stocks in the lakes. This committee created a plan which was then approved by the Red Lake Band and the State of Minnesota. It proved to be very successful when implemented, and by 2006 walleye populations had rebounded and commercial fishing on the lakes was reopened.
In our second episode, we discuss why sovereignty is hard to define, the economics of fishing, and the Red Lake Nation's history with regards to treaties. We also discuss our hopes for the podcast moving forward and our research process. Click "Episode 2" on the left to tune in!
Resource Links
Resource Links
To know more about how to protect and improve water sources for the Red Lake Nation: https://www.redlakednr.org/water-resources/
To know more about tribal sovereignty issues:
Cattelino, Jessica R. “The Double Bind of American Indian Need-Based Sovereignty.”
Fed C: I had never recorded a podcast before and I did not listen to a lot of podcasts. Interestingly this project made me more organized by answering a simple question, what is the purpose of this segment in this timeframe. It made me more creative in highlighting the purpose of each part of the podcast. In terms of the Red Lake, I had not known about the injustices that native Americans face and how the US Government undermines their tribal sovereignty through the violation of treaties.
Nick J: Similar to Fed, I had never made a podcast before and only sporadically listened to a few. Although we didn't get to make our final, extra-polished podcast for this project as we had hoped, I still really enjoyed the process of telling a story using audio. It was a refreshing deviation from a typical research paper, and I feel as though I've gained skills that are highly transferrable to future projects.
Personal Reflections On the Podcast Process
Personal Reflections On the Podcast Process
Nick Jacobson
Nick Jacobson
I'm an Environmental Studies and Geography major, Class of 22'. I'm interested in fisheries management and environmental law.
Fed Chung
Fed Chung
I'm an Economics and Applied Math and Statistics Major. Class of '21. Born in Buenos Aires and raised around the world. I'm interested in soccer (I call it football), water rights, and economics.
Researcher Profiles
Researcher Profiles
Works Cited
Works Cited
News:
Treaties:
https://www.mnchippewatribe.org/pdf/Chapter%202_Treaties%20and%20International%20Law_DRAFT.pdf
Citations:
Cattelino, Jessica R. “The Double Bind of American Indian Need-Based Sovereignty.”
Castile, George Pierre, and Charles Wilkinson. “Blood Struggle: The Rise of Modern Indian Nations.” The American Journal of Legal History, vol. 48, no. 2, Jan. 2006, p. 220., doi:10.2307/25434793.
Mozuch, Mark. “The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians and the Uses of Their Natural Environment.” The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians and The Uses of Their Natural Environment , https://www.uwsp.edu/forestry/StuJournals/Documents/NA/mmozuch.pdf.
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
We're extremely grateful for Tam Perlman and Cass Adair's labs, Professor Sailiata's inspiring classes and conversations, and all of our peers for their feedback and encouragement during our research and production. Thanks everyone!
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