Resources for Non-Indigenous People
Welcome to the First People’s Food Wellness Hub. We are delighted that you have found this incredible resource that was developed specifically for Indigenous Peoples as well as for allies and educators working with Indigenous communities.
The creation of this website emerged because of a need for Indigenous People to see themselves reflected in a broader holistic approach to food and wellness, while further recognizing the diversity amongst Indigenous communities in terms of geographic, linguistic, and cultural diversity of the territories, which guides their individual and family food and nutrition decisions. Many food and nutrition resources in the past misrepresent, miss, or ignore Indigenous worldviews. Before further engaging with the resources within this Hub we suggest reading “Administering Colonial Science” and Chapter 37 – Diet and Nutrition: 1940-2000 of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to gain a better understanding of some the colonial influences on previous food and nutrition resources that are less known to the general public. Reflecting the government of Canada’s commitment to reconciliation, Health Canada is committed to working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners to ensure that food and nutrition information reflects a more holistic approach to Indigenous food ways while also recognizing the geographic, linguistic and cultural diversity of the territories.
As we unlearn the legacies of colonization and learn from Indigenous perspectives, we carry the responsibility to move forward in new ways and gain a better understanding of Indigenous foodways that promotes the health and well-being of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. This hub was created to showcase the incredible food work happening across the province, in the face of, and in resistance to, ongoing colonial injustices.
The knowledge contained within this site is sacred Indigenous knowledge and must be treated with respect. To learn more about how to engage with this work and with Indigenous communities, we strongly encourage visitors to understand the following principles before proceeding:
