Ziinzibaakwad: Maple Sugaring with Tanya Raphael

Film Synopsis

For Tanya Raphael, maple season is a time for family, friends, and tradition. This film is part of the Leelanau Conservancy’s Indigenous Knowledges Project, dedicated to elevating Anishinaabe voices.

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