When you’re looking for a thoughtful, gourmet gift, look no further than our Red Lake Nation Foods gift basket collection! In a variety of price ranges and product combinations, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for! Lets take a look at each of the baskets: Bagesaan (Plum) Gift Basket: Our Wild Plum Gift […]
June and the strawberry would be very important to our nomadic ancestors, who all winter would be eating dried food from the previous summer. But now spring has come around and the first berries ripe to eat would be the strawberry, called “Ode’imini” or “heart berry” for its shape. So the full moon in June […]
Our mission is to offer unique, specialty natural foods and gift products which represent our cultural heritage for the benefit of over 10,000 members of the Red Lake Nation Red Lake Nation Foods is wholly owned and operated by members of the Red Lake Nation. They specialize in producing and distributing a variety of natural […]
In today’s interconnected world, the power of cultural exchange and collaboration is undeniable. When it comes to a Native American commerce website, the question arises: should non-indigenous creators and artists be allowed to sell on these platforms? In this blog post, we explore the significance of embracing diversity and the benefits that arise from welcoming […]
The short answer is yes! The longer answer, takes into account, appreciation vs appropriation and if you’re asking the question, you’re already on a good path to learning more!. The world is rich with diverse cultures, and appreciating and learning from different traditions can be a wonderful way to broaden our perspectives. When it comes […]
KC’s Best Wild Rice is one of Nawapo’s original vendors. While the Wild Rice sold at KC’s is not grown on Native Nation land, they are owned by Red Lake, Incorporated, a Red Lake Nation company. In 1994, KC’s Best Wild Rice was founded by the Bahr family as an alternative fundraising product to the […]
Wild rice has been a staple food for indigenous peoples in North America for thousands of years. To the Ojibwe it is known as “Manoomin” or the Good Berry and grows in natural stands in lakes, rivers, and other wetland areas. The origin of cultivated wild rice, on the other hand, is not entirely clear, […]
Looking at all the different varieties of wild rice can be overwhelming. If you’re not familiar with Manoomin (Ojibwe for Wild Rice), how do you know which variety of Wild Rice to choose? This article will give you a side-by-side look at each variety as well as recommendations on how each can be used. Miigwech, […]
Last week, two of Nawapo’s executive staff were able to attend the Native American Food Fair on Capitol Hill as well as participate in a fly-in event for Tribal leaders and Native producers across the country to talk directly with members of Congress. The Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) is a nationwide initiative that works […]
Boozhoo! Welcome to Nawapo, run by Red Lake, Inc. and owned by the Red Lake Nation. The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians is a federally recognized tribe of Ojibwe located in Red Lake, Minnesota. The tribe is a sovereign nation with its own government, laws, and traditions. While the nation was adamant about holding on […]
