| Summary: | Mooz/Môswa/Moose (Alces alces) is a culturally and ecologically significant species in decline in Northern Ontario. While both Indigenous and settler governments have an interest in recovering and maintaining moose populations, there are historical and ongoing power imbalances that limit the capacity of these governments to meaningfully collaborate. In partnership with three Treaty 9 First Nations who have issued a mandate for moose recovery on their territories, this research was conducted to develop recommendations and approaches for meaningful collaboration on moose caretaking, with a focus on moose winter habitat. Indigenous perspectives and values related to moose and forest governance were gathered to guide and support collaborative moose caretaking. Building on this knowledge gathering, a collaborative model of moose winter habitat suitability was initiated with Indigenous experts. This research was Indigenous-led, and guided by values of respect, relationships, reciprocity, responsibility, and relevance, to direct this project ‘in a good way’. Mitacs Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada University of Guelph
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