Indigenous Food Systems Network

Wild rice is a traditional food that has virtually disappeared from the diets of Ontarian First Nations peoples and the waterways where it once flourished in the "rice bowl" of Turtle Island.

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Vol 12 The Name of the Grain.pdf

Survival Prayer follows Haida food harvesters as they gather and prepare for the winter, bearing witness to a sacred relationship between individuals and the land that sustains them.

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Canada’s state and corporate wealth is largely based on subsidies gained from the theft of Indigenous lands and resources. Conquest in Canada was designed to ensure forced displacement of Indigenous peoples from their territories, the destruction of autonomy and self-determination in Indigenous self-governance and the assimilation of Indigenous peoples’ cultures and traditions.

Wild Salmon People,

The Disease Hearings at the Cohen Inquiry have been riveting. Finally, we are getting a look behind the scenes at how much consideration the wild sockeye have been given by DFO. Dr. Kristi Miller has shown up daily in the audience shadowed by a very large government security guard wearing an earpiece. Salmon farm executives are there, Chief Bob Chamberlin, Dan Cody DFO, Policy Advisor and lots of wild salmon people are also witnessing this.

Addressing the underlying causes of Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 diabetes and treating the person often escapes the attention of researchers. Although some attempt is being made to elucidate the mechanisms the root pathology of insulin resistance is associated with lifestyle as described in this three part series. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. See your health care provider for treatment and diagnosis.

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organization that conserves the biodiversity and traditional knowledge of food crops and garden plants

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The sacred harvesting traditions of the Haida is the subject of a new documentary film project! The filmmakers are raising donations on "Kickstarter" to finish production. The documentary will capture the living beauty of the quietly declining harvesting traditions in order to encourage their preservation. Watch the trailer below and visit the Kickstarter page to get involved in the campaign: http://kck.st/dv6Wb9.

The Documentary

Metabolic Syndrome is a preventable condition. With healthy food choices, adequate exercise, a good lifestyle and healthy sleep hygiene the complex condition known as metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance can be prevented.
A review of the scientific literature and cultural history assists in a deeper understanding of metabolic syndrome which is a precursor to Type 2 diabetes.

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SalmonAreSacred.org

I am writing to let you know we are gathering digitally to protect wild salmon.

Five thousand years ago the Broughton Archipelago generously supported thousands of people. Its natural contours create the perfect conditions for clams, salmon, herring and seaweeds. As long as their culture protected the fish, the people thrived building communities, a society, Nations.

The concept of food sovereignty was developed by Via Campesina and brought to the public debate during the World Food Summit in 1996 and represents an alternative to neoliberal policies. Since then, that concept has become a major issue of the international agricultural debate, even within the United Nations bodies. It was the main theme of the NGO forum held in parallel to the FAO World Food Summit of June 2002.