Manoomin: Michigan’s Native Grain Recipe Included! Have you ever heard of Manoomin? Few people outside the tribal communities have heard about a protein-packed wild grain that grows in Michigan, perhaps because it was more abundant 100 years ago than it is today. The Anishinaabek--Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi--know about wild rice, or Manoomin "the good berry," because it is central to their migration story. Manoomin is difficult to find today, as ricing lakes in Michigan are limited. However, the LaBine family, most of whom are members of the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the western U.P., has riced for generations and cooks with Manoomin on a regular basis. Below is one of the wild rice recipes the LaBine family still uses today--if you can get your hands on some wild rice, feel free to give this recipe a try! Wild Rice Fruit Salad - from Wayne LaBine, Sokaogon Band of Lake Superior Chippewa 1 pound wild rice 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons maple sugar or brown sugar 1 pint fresh strawberries, quartered 1 pint fresh blueberries 1 pint fresh raspberries Directions: Rinse wild rice until water is clear. Soak wild rice in hot water, covered, overnight. Wild rice should be split and curled by morning. Add a cup or so of water to rice so you have enough to boil. Bring wild rice to a boil, shut off heat, cover. Let cool, drain off excess water. Mix maple syrup, maple sugar (or brown sugar), strawberries, and blueberries into the rice. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Before serving, gently fold in the raspberries. This recipe was featured in Chronicle, our membership publication. Don't miss out on Michigan's cultural history--check out Chronicle magazine! Joseph Napier: A Hero Remembered Joseph Napier, the U.S. Life-Saving Station keeper at St.  Joseph, Michigan, earned the Life-Saving Service’s first Gold Lifesaving Medal. In October 1877, the schooner D.G. Williams became stranded off the harbor in a storm. Capt. Napier and three volunteers rowed a boat out to the wreck. Their boat capsized and Napier was hurt, but he valiantly saved the schooner’s crew. In 2016, the U.S. Coast Guard commissioned a fast response cutter named the USCGC Joseph Napier in honor of Napier’s memory. Don’t miss our next History Skills Workshop… Telling Stories: Setting Up an Oral History Project September 29 – 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The practice of conducting oral interviews is a major accomplishment and an important step to preparing a larger historical project. Those looking to start an oral history project will not want to miss this workshop, which will cover the process of identifying interviewees, developing questionnaires, and conducting interviews. Attendees will also learn the importance of organizing and maintaining oral histories so that they can be accessed by researchers in the future. These training opportunities help historical organizations and interested history advocates gain skills that can be applied in museums, organizations, and personal collections. Registration is required for participation. Remote attendance is also supported via our zoom communications system. To learn more, visit our website! The Historical Society of Michigan is our state’s oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan’s rich history. For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at hsm@hsmichigan.org. The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. • Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 • FAX: (517) 324-4370	Interested in perusing our publications? If you are interested in exploring Michigan History magazine or the Historic Michigan Travel Guide in person, stop by a Schuler’s bookstore, Barnes and Noble, or your local independent bookseller and look for our publications! Interested in reading some of our story content online? We always have a sneak peek at our magazine content on our website. Coming Up Next With History Hounds™… Remembering Blaney Park With Oral Histories October 11, 7 p.m. Learn more on our website! Check us out on Facebook! HSM page Upcoming Events From Our Members The Canton Historical Society presents “Back to Blackboards: Before Canton Center School Was a Museum,” Saturday, September 30, in Canton. The Northville Historical Society presents “Northville Cemetery Walk 2017,” Sunday, October 8, in Northville. The Michigan State University Museum presents “National Fossil Day,” Monday, October 9, in East Lansing. The Holland Area Historical Society presents “Sweet Success: History of Holland Peanut Store,” Tuesday, October 10, in Holland. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum presents “7th Annual Whitefish Point: Run for the Light 5K/10K Walk/Run,” Saturday, October 14, in Paradise. The Harbor Springs Area Historical Society presents “Little Traverse Lighthouse Tour,” Saturday, October 14, in Harbor Springs. The Hanover-Horton Area Historical Society presents “Night Fright,” Saturday, October 21, in Hanover. For more calendar events, see our website! Interested in featuring an event or exhibit on HSM’s online calendar and eNews? We are always looking to support our member organizations, and one of the ways we show support is in advertising your events and exhibits. Have an exhibit or event you’d like promoted? Feel free to submit your listing via our online calendar registration form here.
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