The First Nations of this land carry a sacred bond with the world around them. Here in Minnesota, the Anishinaabeg hold this connection close.

As Manoominike (the ricing season) arrives, let’s reflect on this relationship and what it means to care for the gifts of the land.

There are still those who greet the maple trees each spring, drawing the sweet sap as their ancestors once did. There are still those who gather berries from the forest and fish from the waters each summer. There are still those who harvest Manoomin (wild rice) each fall, honoring the plant that has nourished both body and spirit for centuries.

These are more than traditions; they are inherent relationships, passed down through generations. They are the living threads of a culture, kept alive through the resilience o

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