MITSC Tributaries

Welcome to MITSC Tributaries Episode 7. In this episode, we share excerpts from an interview with Dwayne Shaw in the summer of 2023, in which he discusses signs of hope in river restoration and the populations of sea run fish. He also talks about further actions that communities can take to aid in this work.

Tributaries Episode 6: Interview with Dwayne Shaw of the Downeast Salmon Federation discussing the history of damns and fishways going back to the Magna Carta. When asked what single change he would make to positively impact sea run fisheries, his response: The Law. Find out more in this episode of Tributaries.

Watch Part 4 of the interview with Judson Esty-Kendall and Tony Sutton, co-authors of MITSC’s special report, Sea Run. This video discusses how the co-authors hope people will engage after reading the report.

Watch Part 3 of the interview with Judson Esty-Kendall and Tony Sutton, co-authors of MITSC’s special report, Sea Run. This video discusses the recent Maine law requiring collaboration between the Wabanaki Nations & the State of Maine.

In Part 1 of this interview series hear what surprised co-authors, Judson Esty-Kendall & Anthony Sutton, as they researched the MITSC Special Report, SEA RUN.

Watch Part 2 of the interview with Judson Esty-Kendall and Tony Sutton, co-authors of MITSC’s special report, Sea Run. This video discusses a more robust definition of sustenance.

MITSC Tributaries is excited to announce the release of a series of short videos that aim to highlight content and promote discussion related to our newest report, Sea Run. The report addresses the impact of Maine policies and activity on the quality and quantity of traditional tribal fish stocks and sustenance lifeways practices, spanning from the time of first contact between Europeans and the Wabanaki Nations to the present day.