Planting Wild Rice in Northern Michigan


Native American guide Don Chosa points out wild rice beds to his son, one of six children whom will continue the family tradition of harvesting wild rice each September.
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"Crushing Poverty" - Sept. 30, 2007 Humanitarian Day at Fort Thompson: Muslim group helps Crow Creek

Help Crow Creek: Multicultural Humanitarian Day at Fort Thompson Sept. 30, 2007

Multicultural Humanitarian Day project to provide healthcare, clothes, toys, books, bikes for Crow Creek Sioux Tribe thanks to Islamic Relief, Minnesota motorcycle group, other non-profits, and public support

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