Abi Fergus

I am dedicated to stewarding connection to the ecosystems we depend on and the organisms that make up these food webs.

When we have relationship to the land and the water, and to all the beings who live reciprocally with the land and water, it is much more difficult for us to exploit nature’s offerings or to feel alone in this world. 

When we learn to live closely with the land and watersheds we live in, when we learn to gather foods and medicines from these places, and when we learn to steward more biodiversity for all, we can access more sovereignty in our health and ways of living.

Education

Master of Science- University of Wisconsin-Madison- Carnivore Coexistence Lab

UW grad combines research, tribal traditions in wolf relationship plan

Master’s Thesis Defense Recording

Bachelor of Science- Alma College

Undergraduate Ornithology Blog

Work Experience

Mashkiiziibii Ma’iingan Plan

Publications

Data Collection

Presentations

Relationship Building and Rematriation with Indigenous Groups Toward Carnivore Coexistence and the Conservation of Ma’iingan (Gray Wolf)

Ma’iingan and Nibi: Wolves creating and created by waterways

Media

Bad River Band Wildlife Specialist Says State Leaders Need To Learn From Tribes On Wolf Relationship

Push for Wisconsin Wolf Hunting Season This Winter Fails- WUWM

https://www.badriver-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201111_Newsletter.pdf