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Wakashn Seasonal Round

This image depicts the seasonal harvesting patterns of Wakashan-speaking people of the west coast.

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Indigenous Tourism BC: Dine Indigenous

This resource offers a long list of Indigenous owned eateries in BC. Indigenous restaurants in BC offer a simple invitation: share gratitude for the land and each other by sharing a meal.

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Indian Food: a Cookbook of Native Foods from British Columbia

This collection contains the full content of Indian Food: A Cookbook of Native Foods from British Columbia, a collection of recipes provided by individuals from several First Nations communities across coastal and interior British Columbia, published by Health and Welfare Canada in 1971.

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Nuuchahnulth Youth Warrior Family Society

In this video the Nuu-chah-nulth Youth Warrior Society presents on the incredible work on the lands and waters, supporting food sovereignty within their communities.

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The λ’aayaʕas Project: Revitalizing Traditional Nuu-chah-nulth Root Gardens in Ahousaht, British Columbia

This thesis documents the λ’aayaʕas Project, a community-led initiative restoring Nuu-chah-nulth traditional root gardening and cultural practices to strengthen ecological and cultural resilience through experiential learning.

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Nuu-Chah-Nulth Seasonal Round

This seasonal roung offers information on the Nuu-Chah-Nulth food system.

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Traditional Nuu-Chah-Nulth Food Harvesting and Preparation

This teaching resource offers information on the Nuu-Chah-Nulth food system.

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“Indigenizing” Food Sovereignty. Revitalizing Indigenous Food Practices and Ecological Knowledges in Canada and the United States

Utilizing the framework of decolonization and sustainable self-determination, this article analyzes the concept of food sovereignty to articulate an understanding of its potential for action in revitalizing Indigenous food practices and ecological knowledge in the United States and Canada.

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Nuu-Chah-Nulth Sea Animals Colouring Book

This free download, with drawings completed by Ahousaht artist Joseph Louie, includes sea animals of the pacific northwest, including many food types of Indigenous peoples.

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Setting the Table - Enjoying, Exploring and Sharing Food: A Resource Guide for Community Food Educators

Setting the Table is a collaborative project with a goal to bring community members together around food.

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Restoring Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood Gardens

Restoring Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood Gardens with the Warrior Program.

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