MAZINA’IGAN NIIBIN 2026. Discover innovative recipes from the Ceded Territory wilds, ziigwan spearfishing season recap, and follow the upsurge of environmental impacts setting off alarms for tribes across the region. Catch up on new Ojibwemowin exercises and keep your phenology calendar observations rolling, plus much more at /sites/default/files/uploads/documents/2026-05/niibin2026_electronic.pdf
- Sweet work in the maple woods –
Outfitted with maple sap harvesting and processing equipment from GLIFWC’s ANA grant-funded Anishinaabe-zhiiwaagamizigan (Maple syrup) Project, St Croix Band Food Sovereignty hosted a youth sugarbush class this week led by Wayne Mosay, food sovereignty apprentice/manager.
"The equipment is amazing and perfect for demonstration classes. It is definitely a big change from what I was taught—from a huge cast iron pot to a high-tech evaporator,” said Mosay this week from a northwest Wisconsin Ojibwe iskigamizigan. “The new tools make things easier but it’s still hard work collecting sap from trees. I am just following in my father and grandfather’s footsteps in hopes I am doing what they would have liked, and for me to enjoy what I do."
Good sap flows have Ojibweg and others busy in the maple woods across the north country. GLIFWC’s multiyear iskigamizigan program extends to all 11 eleven member tribes in the Ceded Territory. Learn more from GLIFWC’s Mike Wiggins, project manager at [email protected]
All are welcome! Join us to learn all about Robin Wall Kimmerer’s @plantbabyplantmvmt beautiful new book, Bud Finds Her Gift with very special guest Dawn White, Treaty Resource Specialist.
Learn more and register for the zoom link! https://waterlibrary.aqua.wisc.edu/maadagindan/bud-finds-her-gift/
Ahhh Ziigwan – open water fishing for ogaa, ginoozhe, and many more just ahead! MAZINA’IGAN ZIIGWAN 2026 helps prep for the season plus features on State of the Tribes, a phragmites mystery, environmental health, and a salute to foundational figures at GLIFWC. Enjoy a special ginoozhe recipe with a dose of Ojibwemowin at /sites/default/files/uploads/documents/2026-03/Ziigwan26%20%28online%29_0.pdf
🎄Not long ago, far above the Ojibwe Ceded Territory at the North Pole, Santa Claus received word that Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Language Program wished for more Maajii-Ojibwemowag (They Begin to Speak Ojibwe) book sets for all the kids around the L’Anse Reservation.
🎀With a little help from GLIFWC, Santa came through with an early delivery of storybooks, crayons, and coloring books. Miigwech, Santa! Learn more about the Flyers, Swimmers, Plants and Four-Leggeds at
📸 Santa surprised Jackie Jossens from KBIC Language Program with boxes of fun Ojibwemowin goodies from GLIFWC. ❄️Mino-nibaa-anami’e-giizhigad!
If you're looking for a Christmas gift for a loved one or need fresh ideas for this year's family potluck, the Mino Wiisinidaa! Let's Eat Good! Cookbook is on sale at the GLIFWC online store from now until the holidays.
This cookbook includes recipes featuring traditional Anishinaabe foods that support a healthy lifestyle, harvesting references and resources, and kitchen safety and cross-contamination tips. Mino Wiisinidaa results from numerous interviews with tribal community members and elders for information on favorite recipes and gathering and processing tips.
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With this week’s snow and cold comes the 2025-26 Biboon edition of Mazina’igan. Warm up with our new headliner Gimino-Miijiiminaan featuring manoomin recipes plus the wild rice season wrap up. Hunting & trapping seasons are in full swing and Ojibwemowin is everywhere. The GLIFWC Phenology Calendar returns and wardens guide a new generation of Ceded Territory harvesters along with much more.
Find the latest Mazina'igan at glifwc.org.
Are you interested in teaching others in your community to preserve the traditional practice of harvesting and processing maple sap? Apply by November 15th!
Questions? Contact Juan Martinez, GLIFWC's Traditional Food Project Manager:
[email protected]
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