Interesting......there are 11 recognized Native American tribes in Wisconsin......

[a kennedy]

On the Top Chef-Wisconsin tv show, they’re all in Wisconsin so all challenges are somehow Wisconsin related. They're in Milwaukee and it was mentioned by one of the guest Native judges. I didn’t know there were that many Native American tribes in Wisconsin.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

1. That was a REALLY cool challenge

I've been interested in that one chef who promotes Native cuisine for a couple years now.

[PlutosHeart]

2. Are you referring to Owamni

next to the River in Minneapolis owned by the Sioux Chef?

[AZSkiffyGeek]

3. I believe so

He was Sioux and has an award-winning cookbook on Native cuisine.

[PlutosHeart]

4. James Beard Award

I was going to buy one of his books but the ingredients on the meat side are not usually what I have access to or would eat anymore.
Thankfully I have a few pounds of hand parched and winnowed wild rice from a local rez here in MN.so that I can make some things.
I would love to go eat there one time though.

[GusBob]

5. I work for one!

Disclaimer: I'm 100% Northern European

I work in Health care and there are not many Natives in my profession ( I only know of 2) I work for one of the Northern Wisconsin Tribes. All the Tribes are mostly small with low enrollment numbers.

I worked for many years out west on a remote Rez upon which I lived, My only day to day contact was with Native Americans

The difference between Western Tribes and Wisconsin: the Western Tribes were divided by cultures ( Blackfoot to Cheyenne, etc despite all being Native, some didnt get along with others).
There were also many full blood Natives on my Rez

Northern Wisconsin Tribes are all of one culture: Ojibwe aka Chippewa. Due to earlier contact with Europeans and intermarriage there are not as many full blood natives as I encountered out west. I think there was less hostility between Europeans and Natives historically compared to the wild west.

To this day Natives and Whites do not get along well out west. Here the chairman of the county council, a non native political entity, is a Native. There is some disputes about Tribal hunting and fishing rights, but not as bad as it was back in the 80's.

All natives have the same problems, health and social issues etc which makes life difficult for them

I tell folks working and living with NDNs: it is very challenging, very rewarding and never boring! I am fortunate to help alot of truly need folks every day. It takes time for them to warm up to you but after awhile they figure you are chill and the next thing you know they are giving up their recipies, secrets and hunting tips!