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Anishinaabek Land Trust

Revitalizing our Inherited Stewardship of Species at Risk (RIS) 2024

American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia), Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra), Bluehearts (Buchnera americana), Blanding’s Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii), Common Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus), Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata), Dwarf Hackberry (Celtis tenuifolia), Eastern Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), Eastern Foxsnake (Pantherophis gloydi), Eastern Hog-nosed Snake (Heterodon platirhinos), Eastern Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus), Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus), Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus), Pitcher’s Thistle (Cirsium pitcheri), Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata)

Project Details

Project Title: Revitalizing our Inherited Stewardship of Species at Risk (RIS)
Funding Recipient: Anishinabek Land Trust
Funding Awarded: $67,000 in 2024
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Targeted Species at Risk: American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia), Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra), Bluehearts (Buchnera americana), Blanding’s Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii), Common Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus), Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata), Dwarf Hackberry (Celtis tenuifolia), Eastern Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), Eastern Foxsnake (Pantherophis gloydi), Eastern Hog-nosed Snake (Heterodon platirhinos), Eastern Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus), Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus), Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus), Pitcher’s Thistle (Cirsium pitcheri), Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata)

Project Status: Completed (2024)

Project Description

The Revitalizing Inherited Stewardship of Species at Risk (RIS) is an ongoing three-phased project aimed at enhancing the well-being of SAR in Indigenous communities. The initiative integrates Indigenous Ecological Knowledge (IEK) with scientific data to identify Priority Species locations, habitats, and threats. The phases include ‘Identify’ (Phase 1) for foundational research, ‘Implement’ (Phase 2) for further research and community involvement, and ‘Integrate’ (Phase 3) to utilize findings for ongoing community participation, education, threat mitigation, and habitat stewardship. The 2024 proposal focuses on advancing work in Stony Point (Phase 3 – Integrate) and initiating the project in Henvey Inlet. In Stony Point, goals include conserving SAR habitat, threat mitigation, monitoring, and community involvement. The secondary part extends to Henvey Inlet, engaging inspired youth in Phase 1 to gather IEK, fostering a passion for culture and SAR well-being. This sets the stage for Phase 2, making SAR a community priority and supporting ecological knowledge for future generations. Targeted SAR species include Bluehearts, Eastern Hog-nosed Snake, Blanding’s Turtle, Eastern Musk Turtle, Spotted Turtle, Common Five-lined Skink (Stony Point), and Kirtland’s Warbler, Massasauga Rattlesnake, Eastern Foxsnake (Henvey Inlet).

Anishinabek Land Trust was awarded $67,000 in funding for 2024. 

Further Details

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Anishinaabek Land Trust Website

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