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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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Tsilhqot’in Select Fishery

The Tsilhqot’in Select Fishery is a member of the River Select Fisheries Cooperative – a small group of interior First Nations participating in conservation-based inland commercial fisheries

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Tŝilhqot'in Virtual Healing Ceremony

Spring is a time for ceremony and new beginnings. Please watch this with your family and Elders.

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Preparing Fish to Dry

Tsilhqot'in Elder William Myers narrates this video in Tsilhqot'in, outlining the steps to drying salmon and other fish that are a key food source for the Tsilhqot'in people.

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Climate change and Traditional Food Security in Nenqay Deni

This mapping work supports long-term planning for traditional food security by the Tŝilhqot'in National Government.

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Chief Joe Alphonse's Health Journey

This is the story of Chief Joe Alphonse's health journey and his message to you.

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Tsilhqot’in BBQ and Treats Food Truck

Tsilhqot’in BBQ & Treats is a family-owned and operated BBQ food truck and snack shack – treats food truck.

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Wild Potatoes in Tsilhqot’in First Nation

This article explores the Xeni Gwet'in First Nation's traditional practice of harvesting wild potatoes (Claytonia lanceolata) on Potato Mountain, highlighting their sustainable methods like seed scattering and thinning.

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Tsilhqot’in National Government - Food Security and Sovereignty

The Tŝilhqot’in people lived on the land and thrived for centuries by moving with the seasons, hunting and gathering food for sustenance. Strategies are currently being developed to address access, availability, and stability in food sources through out the waterways, fields, and forests.

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Northern Health - Indigenous Health

Indigenous Health supports Northern Health in its commitment to partner with Indigenous Peoples, and build a health system that honours diversity and provides culturally safe services.

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