Food and The City: Decolonizing the Municipality

In this article, the Kamloops Food Policy Council highlights the role of Indigenous Food Sovereignty in addressing colonial injustices and decolonizing municipalities. It proposes steps such as recognizing Indigenous laws, transferring land to Indigenous control, and fostering education on Secwépemc histories. Examples like the rejection of the AJAX mine and past land transfers in B.C. illustrate progress, with further initiatives suggested, including renaming places and implementing voluntary land taxes. As the municipal election nears, the Council urges deeper commitments to reconciliation, Indigenous jurisdiction, and equitable relationships with the land.