The race to adapt ancient wild rice practices in a changing environment

The race to adapt ancient wild rice practices in a changing environment

Indigenous communities in Ontario are saving wild rice — or manoomin — by growing it in clay soil to fight climate change.

The race to adapt ancient wild rice practices in a changing environment - The Turtle Island News

By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer Traditionally, wild rice — or manoomin — is harvested by paddling into shallow waters and gently knocking the ripe grains into the canoe using cedar sticks. It’s a time-honoured practice central to Anishinaabe culture and ceremonies. “This wild rice is part of our migration story,” said Jyles Copenace, cultural coordinator for Kenora Chiefs Advisory Youth and Family…