“The Water that flows through Mother Earth is like the blood that flows through us that gives us life. It’s going to take all of us, Native and non-Native, to take care of our Water and our Mayom (Wild Rice)”.
— Skip Blanc, Brothertown Tribal Council member
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Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin’s largest inland lake, connects major rivers to Lake Michigan. Historically, this watershed supports diverse wetlands, wildlife and fisheries. The waterways and connecting lakes have been altered by dams and other development. Wild Rice persists and
continues to offer habitat for fish, wildlife and waterfowl.
The InterTribal Lake Winnebago Wild Rice Revitalization Project convenes Tribes and InterTribal, state and federal agencies together with non-profits, fishing clubs, and universities. The partnerships aim to sustain fisheries, traditions, and healthy food and water for watershed communities. The goal of the project is to integrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and western science through community engagement.
Project leads are Eeyamquittoowauconnock, Brothertown Indian Nation, and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
View additional resources to learn more about Mayom.
Photo Credit: Intertribal Lake Winnebago Wild Rice Project
Discover how you can get involved with the project!
Photo Credit: Intertribal Lake Winnebago Wild Rice Project
Learn about Eeyamquittoowauconnuck, the Brothertown Indian Nation, and their rich history.
Photo Credit: Intertribal Lake Winnebago Wild Rice Project
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