Case study: Applying the <i>resist–accept–direct</i> framework to an Ojibwe Tribe's relationship with the natural world

Ojibwe Tribes' approach to the natural world is guided by original treaties between beings (species and spirits) people who reside in lands now known as United States Canada. Relationships with these beings, such ogaa (walleye Stizostedion vitreus), are best characterised taking care of a relative/gift for next seven generations Ojibwe. Initial denial treaty rights state government has strongly influenced tribes' relationship their relatives over 100 years. Ogaa stocks reproduction have declined Minocqua Chain Lakes (Wisconsin, USA) last 20 Region-wide declines been attributed many stressors overharvest state-licensed anglers, invasive species climate change. Here, we retroactively applied resist–accept–direct (RAD) framework process used create an interjurisdictional rehabilitation plan Lakes. Specifically, cover following: progress date on plan; subsistence, cultural spiritual challenges associated resisting ecosystem change; unforeseen obstacles rehabilitation; re-evaluation ogaa; unknowns; contingency plans from tribal perspective. Lastly, discuss how RAD could become more useful tribes region.