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Claire Sales Master’s Student in Social Work, University of Ottawa Supervised by David Welch 2009 Annual CED Conference Winnipeg, Manitoba June 35, 2009

Winnipeg, Manitoba June 5, · 2016-10-04 · NELSON, Melissa K. (2008), “Re‐Indigenizing Our Bodies and Minds through Native Foods”, dans Original Instructions: Indigenous Teachings

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Page 1: Winnipeg, Manitoba June 5, · 2016-10-04 · NELSON, Melissa K. (2008), “Re‐Indigenizing Our Bodies and Minds through Native Foods”, dans Original Instructions: Indigenous Teachings

Claire SalesMaster’s Student in Social Work, University of Ottawa

Supervised by David Welch

2009 Annual CED ConferenceWinnipeg, Manitoba

June 3‐5, 2009

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Traditional connection to the landIntimate and spiritual connection with the land and with food practicesEmphasis on balance, spirituality, respect for nature, cooperation and interdependence of all living thingsOriginal Instruction: Food is medicine and water is lifeAboriginal Peoples had sustainable food systems that were adapted to each region and cultureHealthy foods and active lifestyle

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The Three Sisters

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The Loss of the Connection with the Land and Food Practices

Removal from ancestral lands with reserve system and residential schoolsLoss of access to traditional food sources and the spiritual cycle of harvest Today, governments and individuals have exclusive control over numerous culturally‐significant areas for hunting, fishing and harvesting

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Effects Loss of connection to traditional foods and food practicesAdoption of a diet of foods that are more processed and higher in sugar, salt and fatIncrease in degenerative diseases, including diabetesEnvironmental degradation caused by dominant food systemDisappearance of certain heritage plant species

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Heritage varieties of corn, potatoes and tomatoes

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Food SovereigntyCertain indigenous groups are claiming food sovereignty: control of ancestral lands and their food systems at all levels – production, distribution and consumptionCertain indigenous groups are saving traditional seeds in order to avoid the disappearance of traditional strains

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Community GardeningMore than 50% of Aboriginal people live in urban centresCommunity gardening is one way of practicing food sovereignty on a small scaleProvides access to traditional foods and food practices

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Urban Aboriginal Urban Community Kitchen Garden Project 

Located at UBC Farm Designed for Aboriginal residents of Downtown East Side of VancouverParticipants grow traditional fruits and vegetablesTobacco is grown for ceremoniesFood from the garden is used in a community kitchen on the farmBenefits:

Dignified access to culturally‐appropriate food“Healing garden”Sense of harmonyEmpowerment, control, leadership

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Miziwe Biik Community GardenLocated at Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training, across from Allen GardensAt centre: employment training and life skills development opportunitiesOne unemployed person is hired to be garden coordinatorGrow food, native wildflowers and plants that are significant toAboriginal traditionsProduce used for garden‐related events or given to aid agenciesWorkshops by EldersEducation about food and healthy‐eatingBenefits:

Access to healthy foodsAccess to traditional foods and food practicesCommunity developmentSkills development, empowerment

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