Indigenous Food Systems Network

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.

For updates, visit: http://www.facebook.com/SurvivalPrayer

Our program to advocate for indigenous peoples affected by multilateral development banks is a cornerstone of the work at the Indian Law Resource Center. This project began in the late 1970s when the Center represented the Yanomami people of Brazil. The Yanomami lived a peaceful and self-sufficient life, with no ties to the global economy, until Brazil received money from the World Bank to build a road through their territory. The road unleashed chaos within the Yanomami communities. Road workers brought malaria and many Yanomami died because they had no resistance to the disease.

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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MetSynPart3_2011.pdf

To view information about the completed project, visit: http://www.facebook.com/SurvivalPrayer

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 condition of metabolic malfunction. The most effective method to avoid the development of this syndrome is healthy eating patterns and food choices coupled with activity. In this literature overview some of the conditions that occur as a result of metabolic syndrome are outlined. The peer reviewed research suggests that to address metabolic syndrome a nutrient rich diet, adequate sleep and sufficient exercise are necessary. See your health care provider for treatment and diagnosis.

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MetSynPartIFS2.pdf

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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MetSynpartI IFS.pdf

DIGITAL HARVEST Project
The 2 days before the conference the Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Food Network (VICCIFN) worked on the Digital Harvest Project.
Please see this great story for some insight into this project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBYNaufoYOo&feature=related

Over the 2 days the Elders and youth created 23 stories.
See the amazing stories at this link. All the stories are on the right hand side of the screen.
http://mapping.uvic.ca/vicra/VICCIFN

In the film Our Land, My People, the Lubicon people tell the story of their 30 year struggle for justice. It's a story of environmental destruction and shocking discrimination. It's also a story of determination and hope.

Updated: June 2, 2009

"We believe it is much better to prevent a cancer than to treat it after it has developed."
Dr. David McLean, Head, BC Cancer Agency Prevention Programs

Did you know that more than 50% of cancers are preventable? What you eat, whether you smoke, your level of activity, and how you spend time in the sun are all lifestyle choices that can affect your chances of getting cancer - and your chances of preventing it.

You can also protect yourself through the BC Cancer Agency's Screening Programs, which can detect breast and cervical cancer at early stages.

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