Weston Roundtable Series - Crystal Ng, Assistant Professor of the Dept. of Earth Science, U of MN-Twin Cities

Manoomin [Ojibwe], or wild rice, is central to the culture and diet of many Native people throughout the Great Lakes region. Sulfate entering our lakes and streams poses a threat, but it is just one factor affecting the well-being of this sacred plant and its environment. Native people who have lived with manoomin for generations understand this intimately, but Tribal views and resource rights have not been adequately incorporated into its management. Our project adopts a collaborative...