Factory farming of corn covers more than 95 million acres across the United States, but our people’s history with this plant is far longer than even the existence of this colonial state. Cultivated for generations beyond counting, Wagmiza is used in wasna, our traditional spiritual foods.
Wagmiza - corn
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In our area, corn is usually ready to harvest in October.
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All sorts of heritage corn seeds are shared and available. If you’re looking for some, contact us next spring.
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In addition to being part of traditional and modern foods, corn has medicinal uses. Its silk can be used for a tea that helps treat or prevent urinary tract infections, fight inflammation, and help with digestion. Check out Inyan Eagle Elk’s Corn Textures recipe below!
What to know
Learn more about WAgmiza
Listen to a WAgmizA teaching shared at the 2025 Ohuŋk̄aŋk̄aŋ Series: Seeding Plant Sovereignty
Presented by Jennifer Young Bull Bear.
Learn to make Wagmiza corn textures from Inyan Eagle Elk
Inyan discusses corn textures in this demonstration of snacks made with foods native to our prairies.