Aninaatig Zhiiwaagamizigan
MAPLE SYRUP

NATIVE HARVEST maple syrup is harvested each spring from March to April.  Maple trees are tapped and sap is collected in buckets hung from the tree.  Local tribal members empty the buckets into a tank atop a horse drawn wagon for the trip through the woods to the sugarhouse.  The sap is cooked on a wood fires evaporator, boiling down 30 gallons of sap for every gallon of syrup!  NATIVE HARVEST produces and packages their own Grade A medium amber syrup.  ANISHINAABE ZIINZIBAAKWADOONSAN  MAPLE CANDY       Our wonderful maple candy is all handmade from the stove to putting the candy into special forms.  Only Grade A maple syrup and pure butter are used in this special candy.  Cooked to a delicate flavor and consistency and quickly put into the forms, you will not be able to put the box down until you have eaten them all!  ANISHINAABE DOODOOSHAABOO  MAPLE BUTTER       This delicate, delicious butter is made by hand in a special process with pure butter and 100% Grade A maple syrup.  Spread this on fresh, hot bread and serve with your favorite coffee to start your morning off with an irresistible treat.  Remember to keep this delicacy refrigerated.  It is always spreadable.

 

CHARLIE BOY THAYER    THE THAYER FAMILY

I think of White Earth as my mom's and grandmother's place.  It is where they come from.  I know that mom wants to go home and be around trees.  My mom listens and talks to the trees and if she went home she'd be happy.  I would come home and be happy with her.