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The research aims to explore the exclusion of Indigenous communities in the governance of sea lamprey control in the Great Lakes.

January 18, 2026Open Access

Ginebigomeg (Petromyzon marinus) : Indigenous governance, sea lamprey, and the politics of aquatic invasion in the Great Lakes

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Dissertation examines sea lamprey control and Indigenous governance in the Great Lakes, suggesting a framework for inclusion.

The research aims to explore the exclusion of Indigenous communities in the governance of sea lamprey control in the Great Lakes.
Utilized an Indigenous methodological framework based on Anishinaabe relationality
Synthesized the history of the sea lamprey control program
Conducted interviews and hosted a virtual gathering with First Nations and Tribes
Broad support for sea lamprey control balanced with demands for sovereignty and rights
Recognition of the ecological necessity of control
Need for consultation and co-governance emphasized by Indigenous contributors

Alexander T. Duncan (2026) studied this question.

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