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First Peoples Food Wellness

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Island Health - Indigenous Health Services

From nutrition to elder care, find services and supports directly related to Indigenous health within Island Health's service region.

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Indigenous Nutritional Knowledge Information Network

The Indigenous Nutrition Knowledge Information Network of DC (INKIN) [formerly known as the Aboriginal Nutrition Network until 2021] was established in 2001 and is a part of the Dieticians of Canada.

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First Nations Health Authority: Eating Healthy

FNHA online resources about nutrition, food safety and traditional diets.

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Food is Medicine: Recipe Book

This recipe book is based on foods featured in Seasons 1 and 2 of the Food is Medicine Cooking Show.

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First Nations Health Authority

​The FNHA works with BC First Nations, government partners and others to improve health outcomes for BC First Nations people.

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Nourish

Nourish works with health care organizations, communities, and policy-makers throughout Canada to improve food in health care—one hospital tray at a time. Nourish fosters the transition toward health care systems that are more preventative, equitable, and sustainable.

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Food is Medicine: Cooking Show

Food is Medicine is a youtube series hosted by Rachel Dickens and Fiona Devereaux. Themes include beverages, gooseneck barnacles, the power of protein, camp-style cooking and options for snacks.

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Traditional Food Practices for Native American Elder Care

During this webinar, certified holistic health coach and nutrition consultant Donell Barlow (Ottawa/Yurok) discusses the use of traditional foods to prevent illness in Native American communities and encourages attendees to incorporate traditional foods into their Long-Term Services and Supports programs.

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Traditional Metis Foods and Food Preparation

This article explores the traditional foods and food preparation methods of the Métis people, highlighting their communal practices, seasonal cooking adaptations, and the integration of indigenous and European culinary influences.

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The Nutritional Habits of Métis Children and Youth in Canada

This fact sheet utilizes findings from the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) to examine the nutritional habits of Métis children and youth between the ages of 6 and 14.

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Towards Understanding Métis Food and Nutrition Practices

A short overview of the traditional food practices of the Red River.

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Traditional Klemtu Food Checklist

This resource offers information on diabetes and heart-friendly food choices for the Klemtu peoples.

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