How can Indigenous communities be better supported in addressing wildlife diseases?

This question has inspired Avery’s work.

Avery, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, is working to bring together veterinary science and Indigenous knowledge by partnering with tribal nations on wildlife health research that’s collaborative and community-driven.

Having grown up in his tribal community, Avery saw that while many tribes in the U.S. have natural resource departments focused on wildlife protection, they often lack the veterinary expertise needed to tackle wildlife diseases.

His goal is to become one of the first tribal wildlife veterinarians, combining these two fields to help tribes protect their ecosystems.

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