Research
Ryan Lauzon is a Fisheries Program Supervisor and Fisheries Management Biologist with the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Guelph and has more than 15 years of experience in fisheries science, management, and applied research in Lake Huron, with a particular focus on protecting the waters, fisheries, and harvesting rights of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON).
Ryan leads the Nawash Fisheries Program, where he oversees fisheries monitoring, research, field operations, and technical assessments. His work has included research on culturally important species such as lake whitefish, assessments of industrial and environmental impacts, and collaborations with universities, government agencies, Indigenous organizations, and other research partners. He is committed to ensuring that SON knowledge, priorities, and perspectives are meaningfully reflected in fisheries research and stewardship.
In his professional role, Ryan advises Chief and Council on fisheries and environmental matters, coordinates commercial harvest and biological monitoring programs, supports SON membership engagement and youth learning, and contributes to regulatory reviews, research proposals, and scientific publications. His work is guided by the objective of ensuring that future generations can exercise their inherent rights to harvest healthy fish from clean and thriving waters.