99% Invisible The Rights of Rice and Future of Nature
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Jun 21, 2022 Rose Eveleth, host of the podcast Flash Forward, dives into the fascinating world of wild rice, or Manoomin, highlighting its deep cultural significance to the Ojibwe people. They discuss a groundbreaking legal case where wild rice is suing Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources for its right to thrive. The conversation extends to the broader implications of recognizing nature’s rights, including how Indigenous philosophies and legal strategies can shape environmental advocacy. It's a thought-provoking exploration of nature's place in our legal systems.
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Evelyn's Rice Harvest
- Evelyn Bellinger, a White Earth Band elder, cherishes wild rice harvesting.
- She recalls childhood memories of the quiet rhythm of rice falling into boats.
The Ojibwe Prophecy
- The Ojibwe people migrated from the East Coast following a prophecy.
- The prophecy guided them to a land where 'food grows on water,' leading them to wild rice.
Manoomin's Significance
- Wild rice, or Manoomin, is sacred to the Ojibwe and vital to their ecosystem.
- Though called rice, it's not related to Asian rice varieties and is unique to North America.