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Telling Our Stories of Cultural Traditional Foods
Traditional Foods Access among Urban Aboriginal Peoples
Contessa Brown, Heiltsuk NationBethany Elliott, Provincial Health Services Authority
Herb Varley, Nuu-chah-nulth Nation
ContextAboriginal Health • Higher rates of chronic disease (e.g. diabetes, heart
disease)
Community-Identified Priorities• Healthy eating and access to traditional foods to prevent
chronic disease
Current Knowledge• Traditional foods improve diet and therefore, overall
health
• Limited information on access to traditional foods in the city
Who was Involved• Aboriginal Health Program (PHSA)
• Food Security Program (PHSA)
• Traditional Foods Advisory Committee
• Steering Committee: Chronic Disease Prevention in Aboriginal Communities
• Research Consultant
Storytelling: Contessa’s Story
Storytelling: Herb’s Story
Factors Affecting Traditional Foods Access
Physical Environment
Family & Community
Relationships
Effects of Colonization & Assimilation
Aboriginal Empowerment
Government Policies
Restrictions & Licensing Fees
Overfishing
Deforestation
Climate Change
Contamination
Stewardship
Skill Development
Value & Seek Traditional Knowledge
Connect Elders & Youth
(Re)Build Relationships
Trading, Feasting & Sharing
Urbanization, Mixed Culture
Nutrition Transition
Healing
Value Aboriginal Perspectives
Political Representation
AccountableLeadership
Access to Land & Sea
Access to Traditional
Foods
Improved Holistic Health
Traditional Knowledge
• Traditional foods are related to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health
• Historic and present day factors impact access to traditional foods
• There are unique challenges to accessing traditional foods in the city
• Addressing these issues requires involvement and action from both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal groups
Lessons Learned
Food for Thought
Which do you think is healthier?
Vs.
Canning Fresh Salmon Fast Food Fish Burger
Food for Thought
Which do you think promotes healthy relationships?
Vs.
Families gathering seaweed Convenience store shopping