Upper Peninsula Swan Song: As state continues its betrayal of the pristine northwoods, the Governor and Hollywood use song to promote Upper Peninsula mining
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Michigan governor uses state song to promote mining as KBIC tribe sues over "Acid Mine" plan
Submitted by Greg Peterson on Thu, 2008-01-17 10:04.Manoomin Project: Video on Native Americas, at-risk teens 2007 Michigan wild rice planting; A ton of seeds in four years
Submitted by Greg Peterson on Sun, 2007-12-23 16:47.The Manoomin Project: Videos shows Michigan tribes teaching at-risk teens to plant wild rice in fourth annual event delayed due to low water levels in Wisconsin Earth Keeper TV bliptv version of 2007 Manoomin Project planting near Marquette, Michigan.
A look back at four years and over one ton of rice planted to restore grain to Michigan after it disappeared a century ago.
Racism against Native Americans in northern Michigan debated in Sundance Channel reality TV series Nimrod Nation
Submitted by Greg Peterson on Thu, 2007-12-13 21:04.The Great White North: National documentary shines light on racism against Native Americans in northern Michigan
Nimrod Nation on Sundance Channel highlights Upper Peninsula quirkiness of rural life, passion for high school basketball, hunting and fishing
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