Connecting Generations at The Place of the Flowing River.
Ziibimijwang is a non profit through Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians that aims to connect its community with food and farming. We emphasize sustainable methods that align with Anishnaabek traditional ecological knowledge.
Due to colonization, many folks have lost connection to their native foods, and that has caused emotional and physical ailments. Helping indigenous folks reconnect with these culturally relevant foods can create a community space of healing.
Mission Statement
Cultivate a healing and inclusive space, where intentional community engagement, transparent communication, and rematriative farming practices guide our journey towards a thriving future for the Little Traverse Bay Bands Of Odawa Indians and wider Community. Together, we will nurture the land, nourish our community, and empower generations to come
Vision Statement
Ziibimijwang Inc rematriates through generational healing and empowerment of Anishinaabek cultural lifeways that honor relationships with tribal food sovereignty by establishing a legacy of economic vitality and inclusivity.
Purpose Statement
Ziibimijwang Inc is rooted in the ancestral wisdom of the Odawa people, guided by the spirit of Ishkakimikwe, the Earth Mother. Through our traditional food practices, we uplift all our relatives, honoring the seven generations that came before us, and ensuring the well-being of the next seven generations to come. We commit to making this a natural, healing, and balanced space by utilizing rematriative practices including reprioritizing community integration with food systems, growing native seeds, and providing culturally aligned foods to our community.