(WLUK) -- On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Wisconsin established Wild Rice Week to protect cultural resources. Since 2019, the second Monday in October has been designated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in ...

EAST LANSING, MI – There’s a new plan to help restore and protect Michigan’s remaining native wild rice beds. Michigan’s wild rice, or manoomin stewardship plan was discussed in depth on Jan. 24 ...

There are two species of wild rice in Manistee County and one is a threatened giant that can grow to over 14 feet tall. The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians has been monitoring and protecting both.

John Spence assists a rider with the stirrups on a saddle during a demonstration of Native equine therapy at powwow grounds in the Grand Ronde Valley. (Elyse Wild/Native News Online) BEAVERTON, Ore. — ...