The Menominee Tribe's history is unique because our origin or creation begins at the mouth of the Menominee River, a mere 60 miles east of our present Menominee Indian Reservation. This is where our five clans: ancestral Bear, Eagle, Wolf, Moose, and Crane were created. Not many tribes in this region can attest to a fact their origin place exists close or near to their present reservation. This is where our history begins. In November 2014, Tribal members and the Marinette Community reseeded the Menominee River with our ancient staple, Wild Rice. Just one month later, Aquila Resources, Inc applied for a Mining Permit a few miles upstream from our sacred place of origin. Join the people in a Sacred Water Walk on April 23, 2016. The walk will begin from Keshena Falls, on the Menominee Indian Reservation. We continue to speak our language and practice our traditions and our traditional religion. Spiritually, we continue to speak with our creator through tobacco, prayers, and other offerings. We will continue to survive because we are a sovereign nation, a nation that refused to be pushed from our territory, a nation that will remain strong and independent. We are 'Kiash Matchitiwuk' The Ancient One's. For More information on the Menominee River Water Walk, visit
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