Special Supplement of the The Alley Newspaper • May 2017 A American Indian Month Bringing Minnesota Native Foods to France White Earth Wild Rice Venture to France and Beyond Began With Local Artist’s Vision BY HARVEY WINJE Diane Gorney grew up in Minneapolis, graduated From May 4th to May 10th, Clyde Bellecourt, from Central High School, attended college, became Norma Renville, Eric Byrd, Jack Swanson, an art teacher, and in a later career, did human relations Diane Gorney of the AIM IC along with Carl work for the State of Minnesota. While on a trip in the Fransen (White Earth Urban Office and AIM 1990’s, seeing American Indian wild rice in a grocery IC), Mike O’Dell (AIM IC), Sean Sherman store in France prompted her to ask the vendor the (The Sioux Chef), and Howasta Means origin of the rice. The answer being “from Indonesia” (Gatherings Cafe) will be at Foire de Tours, and a similarly shocking answer to a question about one of the largest Culinary and Arts Festivals American Indian jewelry “from Sri Lanka” caused in France, delighting over 300,000 visitors Diane to wonder why they couldn’t be buying authen- with White Earth wild rice and walleye and tic American Indian products from Native Americans buffalo from other Minnesota Tribes. in Minnesota. They will introduce wild rice with sam- Diane’s curiosity and fortitude didn’t include ples and recipes in French at Foire de knowledge of marketing and international trade but Tours and also at the International Cite’ of that counsel she was able to get from Mike O’Dell, Gastronomy in Tours on May 11th. a neighbor, who also speaks French. She then intro- duced the marketing possibility and Mike to Clyde World champion Midnight Express Bellecourt, who, along with other Board Members and Drummers and Native Pride Dancers will Staff of the American Indian Movement Interpretive also participate in the Foire de Tours. Center (AIM IC), worked on the initiative of market- Two tipis will be built for display with ing White Earth wild rice. paintings done by Wolf Bellecourt. White Earth Enterprises has packaged the hand-processed rice with attractive graphics and appropriate certifications and the compelling story of their rice harvesting and its place in tradition, spirituality and culture. B Special Supplement of the The Alley Newspaper • May 2017 Events have battled cancer or are fighting cancer South High All Nations 2017 Pow Wow than give up. Students at Takoda Institute and provides an opportunity to learn more May 12 @ 12 - 3 pm take every mulligan they are given and turn about cancer prevention and resources. Grand Entry at 12pm. Free. |South High it into a victory as they enroll, learn and First Person Radio Your help is needed to address the cancer All Nations is hosting their annual Pow graduate with a promising career pathway May 3 @ 9 - 10 am burdens faced by many American Indian Wow. Senior Honoring Ceremony; Host in IT, healthcare, or business. Your support Our guest will be Kate Beane, she’ll families throughout Indian Country. Teams drums are Hoka Hey and Midnight Express; provides scholarships for students motivat- be discussing the Dakota Truth Telling raise funds in many different ways before, Hand drum and potato dance contest with ed to succeed, but lack the financial means Omniciye event, which begins on Saturday during and after Powwow for Hope. prizes! For questions, contact oshki.ogichi- to access high demand jobs that lead them May 4, at Fort Snelling. To listen live, dial [email protected]. on a pathway to the American dream. On in 90.3 on your FM radio American Indian Family & Children’s Services Monday, May 22nd, help us turn mulligans Open House Little Earth 18th Annual Mother’s Day Powwow into jobs with a day of food, fun and friend- American Indian Wellness Fair May 9 @ 1 - 5:30 pm May 13 @ 1 - 9 pm ly competition. All golf packages Include May 3 @ 11 am - 3 pm a round of golf, lunch, cocktail hour, and The American Indian Wellness Fair Minneapolis American Indian Center Open House Minnesota Chippewa Tribes Open House dinner. Don’t golf – no worries – join us continues the goal to increase awareness May 10 @ 11 am - 2 pm May 18 @ 2 - 4 pm over the cocktail hour and stay for dinner. of current health issues facing American Featuring a dessert bar! Indian people by providing access to a vari- American Indian OIC Founder’s Day Event Red Lake Nation Embassy’s Open House ety of health screenings, education, infor- May 11 @ 12 - 3 pm Native American Community Clinic Open House May 23 @ 12 - 2 pm mation and community resources. For more Walk in, grab lunch, and start interviewing. May 19 @ 12 - 3 pm For more info, email Dava: dava.beau- information: Stephanie Graves (stephanie. It’s that simple! There will also be draw- Join us as we celebrate Minnesota Indian [email protected] [email protected]) ings, giveaways, and entertainment! This is Month 2017! Our theme will be centered a community event, come celebrate with us. on “Water Is Life” in which we will have Bii Gii Wiin Open House Dakota Truth Telling Omniciye spiritual advisors and many other culturally May 26 @ 12 - 3 pm May 4 @ 8 am / May 7 @ 5 pm Wamákhaška Ki Waštépi! (Animals Are Good!) centered activities. We will be providing www.biigiiwiin.org On May 4th of 1863, Dakhóta people who May 11 @ 6:30 - 8:30 pm free health screenings, have fun activities had been imprisoned at a concentration camp |Free. Come to the Minneapolis Institute for families, and will be serving a nutritious Ain Dah Yung Center Open House and Celebration below Akíčhita Čhúŋkaške (Fort Snelling) at of Art for a fun family-friendly event featur- lunch! See you there! May 31 @ 11 am - 2 pm Bdóte were taken by steamboat and exiled ing the Dakhóta language. Students will cre- Guest Drum: Midnite Express! Karaoke! As usual we’ll be providing a wonder- from Mnísota Makhóčhe. To mark our return ate sculptures of animals, and learn related Lunch! ful feast with buffalo & chicken shish and assert our continued presence on this Dakhóta words. Taught by Joe Bendickson, kabobs, wild rice salad and of course sacred land where the two rivers meet, we Dakhóta Language Instructor at the University Dream of Wild Health Sacred Medicines & fry bread. There will once again be lots invite all Očhéthi Šakówiŋ Oyáte to return of Minnesota and Katie Bendickson, Dakhóta Garden Beginning Workshop of opportunities to win one of our many home, unify in peace, and share community Language Specialist, St. Paul Public Schools. May 20 @ 10 am - 12 pm Prize Baskets and other drawing gifts… knowledge, teachings, and stories with one All Ages Welcome. The event is free; limited RSVP Estella: and we will be honoring this year’s 2017 another. Historic Fort Snelling. seating. Please email or call Tobie Miller to [email protected] Ally of the Year! Most importantly…it’s register: [email protected] or 612-870-3286 an opportunity to come together and cel- American Indian Cancer Foundation Takoda May Mulligan ebrate our communities, our people and Pow Wow for Hope Pow Wow Grounds/NACDI/AICDC Open House May 22 @ 10:30 am - 8 pm all that we are together! So mark your May 6 @ 1 - 7 pm May 12 @ 11 am - 2 pm In life, a mulligan is just par for the calendars now…more info to follow… Powwow for Hope is a community fun- Come visit us for our open house! Details course. It’s a do-over after a missed shot. Miigwetch! draising event that honors loved ones who to follow! A fresh start. The choice to try again rather Special Supplement of the The Alley Newspaper • May 2017 C Bosshoo! (Ojibwa greeting)–and Bonjour! AUTHENTIQUE ET R É C OL T É À L A M AIN BY AIM_IC DELEGATION TO FRANCE Great Lakes, of Minnesota, and of Center of the American Indian The Interpretive Center of the the Northern Plains. Many Ojibwa Movement (AIM) possesses American Indian Movement (AIM) and Dakota people, including the archives that document Indian possesses archives that document founder of AIM - Clyde Bellecourt struggles for civil rights and MANOOMIN Indian struggles for civil rights and - and its Manager of Operations sovereignty in the United States. “Riz S a uvage” sovereignty in the United States. - Norma Renville - bear French The Center maintains a gallery of The Center maintains a gallery of surnames. historical photographs. We also Rcolt par les Indiens d’Amrique et sch au feu de bois dans les Northlands du Minnesota exhibit the works of contemporary Indian artists, and collaborate with other galleries and museums in Minnesota. Our visitors range from infants to pensioners. The history of the Indians of Minnesota is linked intimately with France. French traders, hunters, explorers of rivers and lakes, and priests, made contact with Indians in the Seventieth Century. They formed relationships with the First Nations of Canada, the tribes of the Great Lakes, of Minnesota, and of the Northern Plains. Many Ojibwa Two Tipis will be erected at the site of White Earth Enterprises Exhibit. and Dakota people, including the AIM Interpretive Center ne vend que du riz sauvage (Manoomin) du One is pictured here on the floor of the AIM-IC Gallery having been founder of AIM - Clyde Bellecourt Minnesota récolté à la main par les Indiens natif américains, et récolté au painted by Wolf Bellecourt. sein des territoires Indiens en Amérique. - and its Manager of Operations Ses tons rouge et vert légèrement dorés ne peuvent être trouvés que dans les - Norma Renville - bear French rivières et des lacs où pousse Manoomin.