Voyageurs National Park Wild Rice Workshop and Wetlands Restoration Day
Welcoming Indigenous Partners & Youth
Voyageurs National Park Wild Rice Workshop and Wetlands Restoration Day
September 2, 2026
Kabetogama, MN
This event is open to Tribal, First Nation and Metis partners, and professionals working in wetland/aquatic science, and is not open to the general public.
Join staff from Voyageurs National Park's wetland restoration project, along with guest speakers from Red Lake, 1854 Treaty Authority, and Wiikwemkoong First Nation, to learn about wetland restoration work in the park and region and its impact on wild rice. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with wetland and wild rice professionals and get out on the water (weather permitting).
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Kabetogama Lake, Voyageurs National Park
10 AM - 4 PM
Speakers — 10:00 am– Noon
Lunch
Boat Tours & Ricing — 2:00–4:00 pm
Registration is required for all participants. Exact locations will be provided with registration.
Adult & Professional Registration
Travel stipends and honorariums are available for adult/professional attendees.
For Tribal partners, wetland and wild rice professionals:
Register here
Youth Registration
Indigenous youth (ages 12+) are invited to learn about wetland careers and Voyageurs National Park.
Scholarship funded
Lodging and transportation available
Travel stipends available; lunch provided