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Manoomin, the Anishinaabemowin word for wild rice, directly translates into “the good berry.” This word reflects the importance of this staple food to the Anishinaabe diet and culture. An aquatic grass rich in protein, Manoomin has been an important part of Anishinaabe life since their arrival to the Great Lakes from the East Coast. Join Roger LaBine, water resource technician from Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and Cortney Collia, cultural teacher and educator, for an engaging session to learn about the story of Manoomin, its connection to the people, and restoration efforts in Michigan. This event is part of the Honorable Harvest lecture series, organized in alignment with the Kalamazoo Foodways Symposium, and inspired by the beloved Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass. Kimmerer describes the Indigenous principles and practices of the Honorable Harvest, asking us to give back in reciprocity for what we have been given. Join us in this lecture series to explore ways in which we can come together to nurture and restore the Honorable Harvest in our communities and in our every day lives.
Arrive as early as 5 p.m. to enjoy Taps on Tuesday, a happy hour-style event hosted by Kalamazoo Valley’s culinary and brewing students.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kalamazoo Valley Community College - Culinary/ Allied Health Building, 418 E. Walnut St.,Kalamazoo,MI,United States
