Ojibwa

‼ RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 3.

Howah! Join us at Raspberry Campground for this Manoomin Re-Seeding event. There will be canoeing and spreading of wild rice seed in Raspberry River.
Processing demonstrations, canoes, paddles, personal floatation vests, and lunch will be provided.

Please contact the Environmental Department with any questions at 715-779-3650.

Boozhoo! (Hello)

This week, we have two words for our Ojibwemowin (Ojibwe language) Word of the Week: Miinan (blueberries) and Ishkode (fire).

We cannot talk about one without the other. Miinan and ishkode have long been linked throughout the history of this area. People have harvested miinan on the minisan (islands) for generations. There are many stories of families coming together to harvest miinan. Knowing how miinan and other forest species flourish after ishkode, Native people used ishkode to promote their growth for centuries. This relationship between humans and land has helped to shape the culture of the Ojibwe people, who still utilize these islands today.

Have you picked wild miinan or seen the effects of controlled ishkode on a landscape?

It is important not just to see these words but to hear them. Listen and practice saying the words here:
Ishkode: https://ow.ly/6TXv50PMcru
Miinan: https://ow.ly/nvs850PMcrv

Gigawaabamin miinawaa (I'll see you again) next Sunday!
For more Ojibwemowin words and phrases, visit our website at https://ow.ly/eRk350PMcrw



[NPS Photo/ A. Hernandez]

Judge Rules Enbridge Must Shut Down Oil Pipeline, Pay Tribe Damages Court says 12 miles of pipeline in northwest Wisconsin passes illegally through tribal land.

Good times next weekend at Red Cliffs on Gitche Gumee!

Welcome to Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Welcome to Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

The 2023 NATOW Conference starts tomorrow! You still have time to register for the Golf Fundraiser, the Conference, the day passes or tickets to the Indigenous concert by visiting our registration site at: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/natowconference2023

Join us for a day of indigenous art, culture, food, stories, music and activities - and don't forget! Children under 12 are free!

Native American tribes hail ‘major victory’ after supreme court ruling Justices ‘on the right side of history’ for upholding protections for Native American children against removal for adoption

Ojibwe chef opens restaurant on Madeline Island The restaurant has long been a dream for chef Bryce Stevenson, who grew up on the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation and is part of a growing movement to redefine and center Indigenous cuisine.

NATOW 2023 Conference Celebrating Wisconsin Tribal Arts & Culture | June 20, 2023 - June 22, 2023 Join us on June 20

Great non-profit with resources for new and growing native-owned businesses. Also a fun event in June here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wisconsin-native-business-plan-pitch-contest-tickets-628668603717

Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation The WIEDC is a coalition of non-profit organizations with a mission to expand Native economic develo

Did you know that in addition to the dugout canoes discovered in Lake Mendota, the Maritime Archaeology Program at Wisconsin Historical Society in partnership with the Schroeder Laboratory of Wisconsin Archaeology at University of Wisconsin-Madison has been on a long-term project documenting the indigenous canoes in Wisconsin? At the beginning of this project in 2018, 11 dugout canoes were known and documented in Wisconsin ranging in age from 150 years old to 1,850 years old. By February 2023, the project had discovered and documented about 52 out of 68 reported dugouts held in collections at various institutions across the state and --even the Smithsonian! The oldest dugout is 4,000 years old, making it the oldest known shipwreck in the Great Lakes Region.

In this talk from last week’s Wednesday Nite @ The Lab, at University of Wisconsin Madison, Maritime Archaeologist Tamara Thomsen and Dr. Sissel Schroeder, professor in the Anthropology Department at UW Madison discuss their exciting research into indigenous dugout canoes in Wisconsin.

Watch the talk: https://wihist.org/42hzINN

Learn more about Wisconsin Dugout Canoe Survey Project: https://wihist.org/44DkYKB

See 3D Models of Dugout Canoes: https://wihist.org/41bINWR

UW-Madison Science Outreach

📸: Dr. Sissel Schroeder, UW Madison

Great proposal to add a more effective means to protect our natural environment nearby.

✔️Check this out!
A section of the Menominee River, on both the Wisconsin and Michigan sides, is being considered as a national historic site because of the many locations significant to the history of Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin.

You can see dance rings, burial mounds and other history today.

The designation does not interfere with property rights. It does preserve the history before it’s lost forever.

Look at the map and consider writing a letter in support.

More info ⬇️ below.

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, the Coalition to SAVE the Menominee River, along with communities and other organizations in Wisconsin and Michigan, are fighting for their right to a clean river. “As of right now, The Dog’s Belly and 60 Islands in Holmes and Lake Township in Menominee County, Michigan will be considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places,” says Coalition member Dale Burie.

Listing in the National Register provides recognition of its historic significance, enables historic preservation tax incentives for certain properties and enables review of federal or federally assisted projects. If you would like to write a letter of support before the January 28th meeting, you can contact Dale Burie at 615-512-3506.

https://thebaycities.com/bay-cities/wlst/the-dogs-belly-and-60-islands-being-considered-for-national-register-of-historic-places/

Good article on native appreciation.

https://nativenewsonline.net/opinion/you-are-on-potawatomi-land-reflections-of-native-american-heritage-month

“You Are on Potawatomi Land” – Reflections of Native American Heritage Month This holiday weekend, I have taken time to reflect on Native American Heritage Month. One observation is that there have been a noticeable number of television programs and events highlighting Native Americans this November in comparison to previous years.

Good information for those who might need help.
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana/news/acf-native-american-covid-19-resources

ACF Native American COVID-19 RESOURCES ACF Native American COVID-19 RESOURCES

Great history lesson.

How do you remember things? Are you a list maker, do you draw pictures, or set a reminder on your phone? The Ojibwe had a much more intricate – and long-lasting – way of recording their memories. They created dream boards by carving images into wood that would serve as a visual record of an event.

Disturbing news for those who really need the relief.

Tribes Were Supposed To Get $8 Billion In COVID-19 Aid. They've Gotten $0. The delay in disbursing the money "is unnecessary and works against the federal government’s trust responsibility," House Democrats told Treasury.

Three new Ojibwe-language books will tell the stories of tribal elders in their own words. A new project from the Mille Lacs Band and Minnesota Historical Society Press will soon bring the stories of elders to the community with three Ojibwe-language books that speak to the endurance of …

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared the second Monday in October (Monday, October 14, 2019) as Indigenous Peoples' Day

Link to Executive Order #50: https://bit.ly/3104DNW


Image from University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education (American Indian Curriculum Services)

Fascinating map of indigenous tribal lands. https://native-land.ca/

NativeLand.ca Welcome to Native Land. This is a resource for North Americans (and others) to find out more about local Indigenous territories and languages.

A New History of Native Americans Responds to ‘Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee’ David Treuer’s “The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee” shows the history of American Indians as more than victimhood.

Terrible news from the Bad River tribe. https://www.democracynow.org/2017/11/14/headlines/wisconsin_police_shoot_and_kill_14_year_old_native_american_boy

Wisconsin: Police Shoot and Kill 14-Year-Old Native American Boy In Wisconsin, a 14-year-old Native American teenager was shot dead last week by a deputy in the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department. Jason Pero was a member of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The shooting occurred after police received a 911 call about a man walkin...

Useful story here.
http://m.startribune.com/counterpoint-enbridge-s-new-line-3-simply-disregards-the-ojibwe-people/435922403/

Counterpoint: Enbridge's new Line 3 simply disregards the Ojibwe people The pipeline "compromise" shows willful ignorance of Native history and rights.

Nice episode on the rice harvest and traditional ways. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yGaZbhluWQY

Indian Summer & Wild Rice - Full Episode S08 Ep09 - Indian Summer & Wild Rice In this episode of Wisconsin Foodie we feature the true local food of Wisconsin and explore native cuisine from festival...

Interesting information in Richfield, Wi.

http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2016/08/02/breaking-beloved-ojibwe-author-poet-marine-veteran-jim-northrup-walks-165338

Breaking: Beloved Ojibwe Author, Poet, Marine Veteran Jim Northrup Walks On Award-winning Fond du Lac Ojibwe author, poet, Vietnam veteran and Marine Jim Northrup walks on from complications of kidney cancer.

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/07/19/ojibwe-writer-jim-northrup-recalls-rich-life

Future unknown, Ojibwe writer Jim Northrup recalls life well-lived Jim Northrup is very sick, but he's not worried. As he contemplates the end of his life, he's found peace and satisfaction in the traditional life he's led.

Stay right, peoples.

Today!

That time of year again. Have fun!!!

Indian Summer | Homepage Download this handy flyer to see this year's Festival lineup at-a-glance.INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL THANKS MICHELLE DANFORTH AND THE ONEIDA MEDIA DEPARTMENT FOR PRODUCING THIS YEAR'S TV SPOT. Soundtrack is by ISMA nominee Duane Deemer, entitled "All My Relatives".