Visiting Curve Lake to Learn About Harvesting Wild Rice | From Seed to Table: Adventures in Eco-Farming
On Thursday, our From Seed to Table: Adventures in Eco-Farming students took a field trip to Curve Lake to learn about harvesting wild rice from James Whetung and his daughter Daemin. James and Daemin not only shared how wild rice is grown and harvested, but they also explained what it means to their Anishinaabe culture.
The class paddled out on the water in canoes to learn the traditional techniques of harvesting wild rice, and then back to shore to learn how they hull and roast the rice. James shared his story of growing up with limited food access on the reserve as well as health issues people commonly had such as diabetes, and how reconnecting with the importance of wild rice has not only given them access to a nutrient-dense food but also created educational opportunities for children growing up in Curve Lake to learn about their own culture.
Thank you to James and Daemin for the warm welcome and for sharing the important history of wild rice.
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We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
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