March 4th, 2026: 10-11 am
Reconnecting to the Forest: An Indigenous Perspective on Regenerative Practices in the Natural Products Industry
Natural Products Expo
Anaheim, CA
Marriot, Grand Ballroom E
To register click here

April 6-8, 2026
The Inaugural Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
East Lansing, MI, 
Click here to register

May 16th 2026
4th Annual Northwoods Nature Fest
Lost Tamarack Lodge
Wolverine, mi
link to register coming soon.

 

August 14-16 - booth
Wild Blueberry Festival
Paradise, M

September 11th - 13th - Presenter and booth
Great Lakes Herb Faire
Chelsea, MI

October 6 - October 8  - Presenter
October 12 - October 15th
Indigenous Voices (Prevent event for schools)
Troy Historic Village
Troy, MI 

Nathan Wright aka Spirit man from the Sun is available for speaking engagements.  His topics include: Indigenous Herbalism, Gardening medicinal herbal plants, Mushrooms, Indigenous history, perspectives and politics.  His audiences have been grade school children, University students all the way up to our respected elders.
Contact Nathan Wright


Nathan Wright—Giizus Su Win en eh, Spiritman from the Sun—honors a sacred thread of knowledge and tradition passed down through generations, preserving it in our ever-changing world. As an Indigenous Herbalist, certified mushroom expert, Traditional Knowledge Keeper and founder of Herbal Lodge—a Native American and veteran-owned company—Nathan is dedicated to crafting natural wellness products using traditional methods and sustainable practices. A proud member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, he blends ancestral wisdom with innovation to share nature’s healing power with others.

Nathan’s life is deeply connected to the wild beauty of the Northern Great Lakes, a region he knows as intimately as his own heartbeat. His experiences read like legends: a frozen moment with a 500-pound charging bear, the adrenaline of being chased by a mountain lion under starlit skies, plunging into a frozen lake during a brutal winter storm, or forming an unlikely annual bond with an elk. For Nathan, these aren’t just adventurous tales—they are teachings, reminders of balance, and lessons in respect for walking Mother Earth’s path. He embodies the spirit of his ancestors, walking the same paths and harvesting from the same gardens as they once did. Nathan lives the teachings he shares—harmonizing with nature, listening to its quiet wisdom, and walking with reverence.

Through media appearances, classes, and workshops, Nathan shares his knowledge and experiences of Chi Bigoji (The Big Wild), enriching lives with plant- and mushroom-based medicine. He teaches others to find balance and rediscover the sacred relationship with Mother Earth. Each May, he organizes the annual Northwoods Nature Fest, celebrating the last southern boreal forest in Northern Michigan.  His work focuses on revitalizing lost Anishinabek medicines and traditions 

Rooted in Petoskey, Michigan, Nathan carries the legacy of Anishinabek traditions forward, ensuring they thrive for future generations. Nathan’s work reminds us to honor Mother Earth, respect her gifts, and reconnect with the wisdom and healing found in these sacred lands. 

Websites:

Http://www.herballodge.com

Spiritman from the Sun on Facebook

Spiritman Cultural Teachings on YouTube





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