Reviving Wild Rice through Indigenous-Centered Collaborative Research

Explore a roundtable discussion on reviving wild rice through Indigenous-centered collaborative research. Delve into the cultural significance of Manoomin (Northern wild rice) for Native peoples in the Upper Great Lakes region and learn about the environmental challenges threatening its populations. Discover how a collaboration between Upper Great Lakes tribes and the University of Minnesota is working to protect and understand Manoomin by prioritizing Indigenous knowledge. Gain insights into the importance of respectful collaboration, advances in biophysical and social science, and the ethical considerations involved in this research. Hear from experts including Nisogaabo Ikwe Melonee Montano, Maddy Nyblade, Mike Dockry, and Crystal Ng as they discuss topics such as traditional ecological knowledge, ethical engagement, adapting culture, and changing systems to support Indigenous-led conservation efforts.