Akiing

Anshinaabeg, Akiing, means “the land to which the people belong.” Akiing is an Anishinaabe organization working on restoring sacred landscapes, community wealth, and resilience in the Great Lakes region. This is the time of our prophecies, the time when the green path must be taken, and the healing must begin. This is the time of the 7th Fire and the 8th Fire, the fire of sustainability.

Akiing carries out the culturally based restorative work needed for this region of the Great Lakes. We formed Akiing, a formal 501(c)3 partner of Honor the Earth. Akiing is a 4-year-old organization. We intend to grow into a strategic regional initiative.

During the harsh times of the pandemic and the Enbridge occupation, we grew dramatically into five programs: Anishinaabe Agriculture Institute, the New Green Revolution - Hemp Economy, Leadership Development, and Land Back.