Safely Harvesting Whitefish and Walleye poster

The Ojibwe have always lived on and around waters abundant with fish. Since the earliest days, fish has been an essential component of the Ojibwe diet providing protein, omega-3s, and at times vitamin D from fish livers.

Over time, chemicals from human activities have been documented in fish species all around the world, including those in the Ceded Territory. Samples from walleye and Lake Superior whitefish have undergone rigorous laboratory testing to ensure these fish meet Food and Drug Administration chemical contaminant safety standards. Below are some steps you can take to continue to reduce consumption of these chemicals in walleye and Lake Superior whitefish.