Anyone who wants to come study any aspect of Migiziwazison as part of a college or scientific program is welcome to contact us. We have hosted folks from the Bee Lab at the University of Minnesota, conducted plant walks for those studying cultural biology, supported interns interested in permaculture, and worked with educators interested in incorporating Indigenous perspectives or land-based knowledge into their curriculums.
Migiziwazison is open to discuss any kind of project to study the effectiveness of modern technology.
We recently installed a 14.4 kWh solar system on our barn as an obvious investment in renewable or sustainable energy technologies. Below the solar array sits a small-scale semi-traditional Anishinaabe garden used to both feed us and demonstrate to others the time-proven techniques for growing a great amount of healthy food in a small space without the need for chemicals of any kind. The garden incorporates a modern timer-controlled drip irrigation system—another blending of the old and new that allows the conservation of a precious resource (water) while also accommodating the limited time modern working people have to devote to growing their own food.
Most importantly, we are committed to partnering with grassroots organizations involved in land and water protection, preservation, and the promotion of a sustainable future.