Wild rice has always played an important role in the culture of the
Leech Lake Ojibwe people, but much of the wild rice habitat has been
lost over the last century. In this section, hear from members of the
Leech Lake Band of the Ojibwe about the importance of wild rice and
about the steps they are taking to preserve what is left of this
precious resource.
Watch videos,
explore activities, and
answer questions
to learn more about the
challenges facing the Leech Lake Ojibwe.