LANSING, Mich. — A bill that would make wild rice Michigan's official "state native grain," HB 4852, is expected to be signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer after passing both the House and Senate. The ...

LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - A form of wild rice once prevalent in Michigan before the state was settled centuries ago was designated this week as the state's official native grain. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ...

A five-year effort by the Anishinaabek Caucus to have manoomin (wild rice) designated as the state of Michigan’s native grain has paid off. On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, the Michigan Senate passed ...

LANSING, MI – Manoomin is now officially Michigan’s designated state native grain. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation this week to make manoomin – wild rice – the state’s official native grain.

LANSING, Mich. — An effort is simmering in Lansing to designate Michigan wild rice as the state’s official native grain. Manoomin, also known as Michigan wild rice, would join a long list of critters ...

After years of Indigenous voices elevating the importance of a native keystone aquatic plant called manoomin, it’s finally earning its place in Michigan history. Manoomin is the word in Native ...

EAST LANSING, MI – There’s a new plan to help restore and protect Michigan’s remaining native wild rice beds. Michigan’s wild rice, or manoomin stewardship plan was discussed in depth on Jan. 24 ...