JAMES WHETUNG
True or False James Whetung is not Indigenous
False he is Indigenous
Which articles does Black Duck Wild Rice have on there website (number)
Article 10 , Article 20 Article 31
Where was James’ Grandfather's traditional gathering, hunting, and fishing grounds.
Pigeon lake or Rice lake
What is black duck wild rice foundation
A foundation that is dedicated to preserving manoomin (wild rice)
Where is James Whetung from?
Curve Lake First Nation
What does article 20 talk about ?
Indigenous Peoples have the right to develop their political,ecnomic and social system or institution.
What was James not able to do growing up ?
Practice traditional food gathering in his community.
Black duck wild rice hosts ... ?
experiential workshops in the summer and fall for anyone who wishes to learn
What foundation is he apart of ?
Black Duck Wild Rice foundation
What does article 31 talk about ?
Indigenous people have the right to maintain, control, protect and develop their culture heritage.
What can this plant help solve?
The high rates of diabetes caused by the effects of colonialism
Where do they produce it ?
trent-severn waterways
What was his goal ?
help preserve the wild rice native to Canada
What is the purpose of the UNDRIP foundation ?
To preserve and advocate for Indigenous rights
What did James do with the knowledge of manoomin by elders ?
Took the lead in bringing it back to his traditional lands
What does the foundation teach ?
Where they share the history and the process of gathering, roasting, dancing, and winnowing the manoomin ?
is James Whetung controversial ?
YES !
What does the acroynm UNDRIP stand for ?
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
What did his efforts do ?
Sparked a movement, encouraging others to reconnect with this ancestral practice and inspire change in their communities.
Why does the foundation teach about the process
This is so that the cultural significance of the grain can be shared with many different people