As we enter the month of October, Wáżupi Wi (Final Harvest Moon) marks the end of summer and signals that winter will soon be here. Traditionally in Dakota communities, if the first harvest of wild rice was a success, this was one last chance to harvest more. Wild rice once grew in abundance in present-day...
In the Dakota language, the word for wild rice is “Psiŋ.” Psin can be found in many bodies of water throughout Minnesota including lakes and is usually harvested in late August and September. In this September’s Teach and Taste cooking lesson, we celebrate Psiŋhnaketu–Wild Rice Storing Moon–with a healthy-ish psin hotdish.
Too often, the media inaccurately portrays the culture and history of Native Americans, which has negatively contributed to the marginalization of a strong, resilient group of people.
Find your new summer beverage with this Wacaŋġa (Sweet Grass) “Kombucha” recipe. This refreshing drink is simple to make and is the perfect recipe for a hot summer day!
The SMSC Wacipi is a traditional Native American celebration of life. It is a time when people gather to dance, sing, and celebrate, while renewing friendships, old and new. The SMSC hosts dancers and drum groups from all over the country, where they compete for top honors and prize money.
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