Mooz Symposium Part 2: Mooz research with Curtis Avery

Curtis Avery, Manager of the Nipissing First Nation Environment Department, describes the Moose research in their territory. Also: hear the Moose Calling Competition held at the Moose Symposium in September 2024!

Curtis shares how the NFN Environment Department is using data collected through satellite imagery, remote sensors, a weather station and trail cameras, as well as on-the-ground surveys, water sampling and fecal pellet counts, to assess the state of the Moose population and the ecosystems within Nipissing First Nation territory, Lake Nipissing and the surrounding administrative area.

A highlight of the Anishinabek Nation Mooz Maawanjiding (Moose Symposium) was the moose calling competition. Experienced harvesters showed off their skills in three categories: longest call, funniest call, and best call. The calls were specific to moose behavior, such as a cow calling a calf or interactions between cows and bulls.

Curtis Avery is a proud member of Nipissing First Nation and also has roots in M'Chigeeng First Nation. Curtis has focused on enhancing the symbiotic relationship between humans and the environment throughout his career. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and Technology. He has worked as a Fisheries Biologist for the Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre and has served as a Lands and Resource Coordinator for the Anishinabek Nation. As the Environment Manager for Nipissing First Nation, Curtis is dedicated to addressing environmental and regulatory challenges, and ensuring the community's adaptability and resilience amidst ongoing environmental changes.

This podcast is produced by the Communications Department at the Anishinabek Nation.

Music: “Brothers” by Wolf Saga and Chippewa Travellers, “For Eddie” by Don Ross, and “Highway” by Justin Delorme, licensed by Nagamo Publishing.

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Links and Resources:
Mooz symposium part 1: Traditional mooz harvesting and climate change 
Nipissing First Nation Environment Department
Anishinabek Nation Mooz Maawanjiding – Moose Symposium panel provides insights on adapting to changes in the moose – Anishinabek Nation
Moose co-management a priority at Anishinabek Nation Mooz Maawanjiding—Moose Symposium – Anishinabek Nation
Factors that affect moose survival – ON Ministry of Natural Resources

Video: Moose Calling Competition Anishinabek Nation | Here Moosey, Moosey, Moosey 🫎

Video: Moose Calling Competition https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3898137557084000