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Annual Manoomin Ricing Camp

Join the community for a traditional gathering on the water. Learn harvesting practices, share meals, and strengthen connection with Manoomin.

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MWRI Blog

Stewardship Guide Published: A Message from the Team

MWRI shares the story behind the first edition of We All Live Together in a Good Way with Manoomin — what it took, who shaped it, and where we go from here.

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In the News

Manoomin Named Michigan's Official Native Grain

Public Act 247 designates Manoomin as the official native grain of Michigan — the first such designation for any U.S. state. Michigan Advance

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Reflections from the 2024 Ricing Season

Team members share observations and stories from this year's harvest — what the beds looked like, what we learned, and what gives us hope for the seasons ahead.

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In the News

Manoomin Summit Draws Tribal Nations and State Partners

Dozens gather at the 2023 Manoomin summit to align on goals for the Stewardship Guide and chart the path forward for inter-Tribal and cross-agency collaboration. EGLE

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MWRI Blog

What Does It Mean to Be a Manoomin Relative?

A reflection on the Stewardship Guide's use of "they/them" for Manoomin — and why the language we use to describe non-human relatives shapes how we care for them.

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