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Aboriginal Head Start Recipes

Along with good nutrition, preparing and eating these foods passes down knowledge, language, and connections to the land across generations. Recipes that highlight locally foraged ingredients, seasonal produce, and wild foods– such as salmon, bannock, wild rice, and bison– tell the stories of the land. These recipes have been gathered from AHS programs across BC!

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Gifts from Our Relations: Indigenous Original Foods Guide 2020

The National Indigenous Diabetes Association (NIDA) presents this resource booklet entitled “Gifts from our Relations”, which consists of commonly consumed traditional foods (plants/animals) that are Indigenous to our lands.

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MNBC Climate Change & Food Access Survey Report

The following information is data from the Climate Change and Food Access survey. This data is interpreted with other reports from MNBC Climate Change & Food Access Survey Report and the federal government. This helps provide a holistic understanding of Métis food needs and climate-related concerns. The first portion of the report focuses on the demographic data of survey respondents, including income and housing, to situate the Métis voices being heard in this report. The latter half explores food needs, followed by a discussion of climate-related issues and the next steps for the future.

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Economic Opportunities for Indigenous Agriculture and Food Enterprises Journey Map: Apple Sauce for B.C. Healthcare Facilities

An Indigenous entrepreneur in the Okanagan would like to produce apple sauce to sell to B.C. Healthcare Facilities via Interior Health, with eventual expansion to other health authorities across the province through the provincial Feed BC program.

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Economic Opportunities for Indigenous Agriculture and Food Enterprises Journey Map: Salmon Products for Sale to International and Interprovincial Markets

A coastal Indigenous-owned seafood company produces dehydrated and canned salmon through sustainable and traditional harvesting and processing practices. The company sells locally and is successful, but is iinterested in expanding their market interprovincialy and internationally

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Economic Opportunities for Indigenous Agriculture and Food Enterprises Journey Map: Meat Products for Local, Regional, and Provincial Markets

A new or existing Indigenous rancher wishes to process livestock (e.g. bison, cattle, sheep, goats, fallow deer, etc.) and sell the meat products within the province. The rancher seeks plain-language guidance on revenue-generating pathways.

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Economic Opportunities for Indigenous Agriculture and Food Enterprises Journey Map: Prepared Foods, Such as Jams, Sauces, and Soups, for B.C Consumers

An Indigenous entrepreneur is just starting out making jams, sauces, stews, or soups, to be sold to retailers across the province. They are in the first stages of creating their product line and understanding how to get their products to market.

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Economic Opportunities for Indigenous Agriculture and Food Enterprises Journey Map: Fresh Food Production Within Indigenous Communities

A community member wishes to build a farm that prioritizes community food security, while also using various revenue streams for financial sustainability. The food would be provided to the community and any remaining products would be sold to other customers. Other sources of income could include: selling seedlings, cooking classes, making and selling compost, creating a branded product line (e.g. stews, soups, teas, jams, sauces), agri- or cultural tour

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Economic Opportunities for Indigenous Agriculture and Food Enterprises Journey Map: Dried and Frozen Fruit for B.C. Schools and School Districts

"An Indigenous entrepreneur wants to produce dried or frozen fruit snacks using traditional plants and B.C.-grown tree fruits and berries that will be packaged to enable a 1–2-month shelf life and be sold to their local Kindergarten to Grade 12 schools and school district."

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Indigenous Food Sovereignty and Food Security in a Changing Climate: What was heard from Indigenous Engagements

This report raises Indigenous perspectives and knowledges relating to Indigenous food sovereignty and food security, particularly at the intersection of climate change, through the exploration of ongoing challenges, project profiles and recommendations for building climate resilience.

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Food Sovereignty: A Guide for Indigenous Youth

With this Guide, we hope more youth in more communities will also be able to benefit from this knowledge. Our hope is that you, the reader, will feel both inspired and empowered that you too can begin growing your own local food. This guide is for you, to help you on this important journey of Indigenous healing, growth, rejuvenation, and leadership development.

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Cultivating Wellness: The Role of Community Gardens in Vancouver Island First Nations Food Systems

The Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities Indigenous Food Network (VICCIFN) is at the forefront of a movement to revitalize Indigenous food systems, strengthen community ties, and promote holistic wellness through community gardens. This comprehensive article explores the historical context, cultural significance, health benefits, and future directions of community gardening among Vancouver Island First Nations, offering insights for practitioners, policymakers, and anyone passionate about food sovereignty.

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