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Inland Fisheries Program

Inland Fisheries Objectives

The Inland Fisheries Program is designed to preserve, protect and enhance the Tribal Fishery while providing subsistence fishing opportunities to LRBOI Membership. Through ongoing biological assessments, Tribal outreach activities, inter-agency cooperation, and litigation support, the right of Tribal fish harvest is promoted. Special focus is given to culturally significant animals, such as, doodem (clan) fish and those historically harvested, to assure that these populations are healthy and abundant.

Historic Preservation

Goals

  • Management, research, interpretation, protection and development of sites of historic significance on Tribal lands.
  • Consult with Federal, State, Local and Tribal agencies to ensure compliance with historic preservation responsibilities.
  • Ensure Anishinaabe Bimaadiziwin Kinoomaagewin (life teachings) and Anishinaabemowin (language) are continued for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and other entities.

Objectives

  • Create capacity of the Historic Preservation Department to complete mission and goals through staffing, policy, proc