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First Peoples Food Wellness

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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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Interior Region Indigenous Food Forum: Summary Report 2022

This​​ is a summary report from the 2002 Food Forum which took place from November 8-9, 2022 in Osoyoos (Sylix Territory).

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The Nt̓ákmen Calendar by Holly Bikadi

Field guide to our Stl’atl’imx 's food and medicine plants.

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Southern Stl'atl'imx Health Society

Founded to create greater access to health services for these isolated communities, Southern Stl'atl'imx Health Society honours its commitment to the people by ensuring that its services incorporate land-based healing and traditional wellness.

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Southern Stl'atl'imx Health Society: Publications

Every year the Southern Stl'atl'imx Health Society publishes a comprehensive annual report detailing the activities of the previous fiscal year. The organization also develops strategic plans as necessary, including a multi-year Health Plan. These documents are available here for downloading or viewing online.

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Teachings in the Air

Teachings In The Air is an Indigenous health and wellness podcast hosted by Elder Gerry Oldman.

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Healing the land after wildfires: Lessons from St'at'imc Nation

This two part-series follows a post-wildfire research project led by northern St'át'imc Nations.

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Canadian Geographic: Indigenous People's Atlas of Canada

Racelle Kooy, of St’atl’imc, Secwepemc, and Dutch descent, writes about the cultural, ecological, and personal significance of salmon as a sacred and unifying force in Indigenous traditions, highlighting its role in ceremonies, community connections, and resilience amidst environmental and societal challenges.

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Food Plants of Interior First People by Nancy J. Turner

This handbook will appeal to the general public interested in knowing more about the edible wild plants of interior British Columbia used by the First Nations.

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