A Search for the Spirit of Wild Rice

Finding Manoomin

0.0 / 10 0.0 2024 27mNR

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An Ojibwe woman explores the history and spiritual importance of manoomin to the Mille Lacs Band by interviewing tribal elders, visiting a museum, harvesting wild rice by canoe, and preserving her people's legacy for her son.

Directed by Leah Lemm

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Leah Lemmself

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Finding Manoomin

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