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Round Goby Indicator

by Zach Zwanenburg | Jun 8, 2026 | Indicators

Illustration courtesy of Kate Schwartz Round Goby Round Goby Technical Report (Coming Soon) Infographics Illustration courtesy of Kate Schwartz 1. Indigenous perspectives 2. Overview 3. What we’ve learned 4. Implications 5. What can I do? 6. Learn more 7....

Kate Schwartz – The Naturalist

Kate is a young, knowledgeable naturalist, with a deep love and curiosity for the natural world. She has translated this passion into lifelong learning, a career, and through it, she is making a contribution to the Great River Rapport.

Abraham Francis – Roles & Responsibilities

Abraham Francis is both grounded by Indigenous and scientific knowledge. That’s a powerful combination that serves his community and all others who orbit him.

Mackenzie Petrie – Know the River

There’s a new generation of avid anglers in our midst—and they’re filled with passion, generational knowledge, and a deep connection to the river. Meet one of them, Mackenzie Petrie.

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Themes

Kentsion'shòn:’a

(Fish)

Now our minds are one.

Onkwehshòn:’a

(People)

Now our minds are one.

Ohneka’shòn:’a

(Waters)

Now our minds are one.

Ionkhi’nisténha Ohóntsia

(Mother Earth)

Now our minds are one.

Otsi’nonwa’shòn:’a

(Insects)

Now our minds are one.

Ohonte’shòn:’a, Okwire’shòn:’a, Kaienthóhsera

(Grasses, Trees, Food Plants)

Now our minds are one.

Ononhkwa’shòn:’a

(Medicines)

Now our minds are one.

Kontírio

(Animals)

Now our minds are one.

Otsi’ten’okòn:’a

(Birds)

Now our minds are one.

Kaié:ri Nikawerá:ke

(Four Winds)

Now our minds are one.

Ionkhihsothokòn:’a Ratiwè:ras

(Our Grandfathers the Thunderers)

Now our minds are one.

Shonkwahtsì:’a Enkiehkehnéhka Karáhkwa

(Our Elder Brother the Sun)

Now our minds are one.

Ionkhihsótha Ahshonthenhnéhkha Karáhkwa

(Grandmother Moon)

Now our minds are one.

Otsistokwa’shòn:’a

(Stars)

Now our minds are one.

Kaié:ri Niionkwè:take

(Four Protectors)

Now our minds are one.

Takia’tíson

(Creator)

Now our minds are one.

Wetland Cover

Typha/Phragmites

Water Levels

Water Temperature

Fish Diversity

Kate Schwartz – The Naturalist

Abraham Francis – Roles & Responsibilities

Mackenzie Petrie – Know the River