The Toasted Sister Podcast is all about food. Host Andi Murphy says “after contact, Indigenous foodways and knowledge were devastated, nearly destroyed and replaced with foods that are far from the people.”
So, she went on a journey and talked with dozens of Indigenous People about food. She shares stories about what Indigenous cuisine is, where it comes from, where it is headed and how it is connecting people to communities and their traditions.
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Watch this video by the team at Wanuskewin Heritage Park: Bannock and Learning with Chef Jenni Lessard and Cultural Interpreter Honey Constant
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The Strong Nations Publishing website has a great list of cookbooks, including A Feast for All Seasons: Traditional Native Peoples’ Cuisine
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You know it’s delicious, but take a minute to learn more about bannock. Read and listen to the CBC Unreserved episode – Bannock: A brief history
Read MoreThe History of Food in Canada Is the History of Colonialism
An article in Walrus magazine looks at the destruction of Indigenous food systems and asks what would it take to restore them.
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This CBC News article includes a short video and looks at a program at Wanuskewin Heritage Park —a walking tour of medicinal plants used by Indigenous peoples. Or read Braiding Sweet: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. “As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and animals are our oldest teachers.” A delicious read.
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Everyone, at some point in their journey of Reconciliation, needs to read the 94 Calls to Action recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to “redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.” Or connect here to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Final Report to read other sections and excerpts.
We have included this action in every category and every path on this website as a reminder of how important it is for us to understand the history and path of Reconciliation in our country.
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Things to know about Traditional Medicine
Traditional foods in British Columbia
Understanding Indigenous health and wellness is often connected to food and medicine. The First Nations Health Authority provides insight into the traditional foods and medicines of particular Indigenous communities.
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Pizza’s passé. Next time you throw a party, bring in bannock treats for your friends and family! How does this further your journey of Reconciliation? It means supporting an Indigenous business, learning about traditional food and connecting with Indigenous caterers in your community.
Read MoreFirst Nations Elder Shares Traditional Food Knowledge
A traditional foods knowledge keeper describes the ceremony surrounding a buffalo hunt, and how all of the parts of the animal are used.
Read MoreTraditional First Nations Cuisine Infused with Contemporary Style
Restaurant Menu featuring “traditional First Nations cuisine infused with a contemporary style” Catering is also available for functions held onsite.
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6 Indigenous Cookbooks to Warm You Up
Reviews of six great cookbooks from Indigenous cooks across Canada and the U.S.
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Learn About Indigenous Medicinal Plants
“Medicine is all around us. For centuries, Indigenous peoples found all of the medicine they needed on the land, using plants to treat a variety of ailments and conditions.” Learn more from the guides at Wanuskewin.
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