Four Native American tribes in Michigan have reached an agreement with state and federal officials on a revised fishing policy for parts of three Great Lakes, according to officials. The deal concerns the distribution of valuable resources, such as whitefish and salmon, which have seen declining populations in recent years. The proposal, which has been submitted to a federal judge, would extend the current system overseeing commercial and sport fishing in areas covered by the 1836 treaty for a further 24 years. The treaty granted the Odawa and Ojibway nations, known as Anishinaabek, hunting and fishing rights in these areas, … Continue reading Four Native American Tribes Agree To Revised Fishing Policy For Great Lake