Cultural Significance of Nature and Gardening to Indigenous Tribal Peoples
UW Arboretum Visitor Center 1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, Wisconsin 53711
press release: Indigenous Knowledge Inspired by the Land
Tuesday, October 8: Cultural Significance of Nature and Gardening to Indigenous Tribal Peoples
Diana Peterson, PhD candidate, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, UW–Madison.
Peterson’s interviews with the Menominee and Ojibwe Tribal elders highlight the cultural significance of Manoomin (wild rice) along with the importance of preserving a vital natural resource for future generations.