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‘A big movement’: How Indigenous communities are sharing traditional cuisines, culture

From frybread to pashofa, food is essential for preserving culture and history in Indigenous communities, but representation of this cuisine is sparse across the nation.
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10 everyday foods first cultivated by Native Americans

Think about your fridge for a second. Chances are, some of the stuff in there is thanks to farmers in Native gardens & fields many hundreds of years ago. Here are ten everyday foods that were first ...
ZNetwork on MSN

On 'Turtle Island,' Indigenous food is not the past—it's the future

One of my favorite parts of researching The Gastro Obscura Cookbook is talking to leaders in the food world about the recipes ...
Civil Eats

Elderberry Is a Sacred Indigenous Plant. Should It Be Monetized?

• Indigenous communities have tended and used elderberries as a sacred plant and medicine for centuries. Elderberries are traditionally shared within tribal communities, not commercialized. • ...
Hawaii News Now

Hula, food, and friendships help these Hawaiians reclaim native identity

TULALIP, WASHINGTON (HawaiiNewsNow) - Indigenous people across the nation face a number of different challenges, including land and water rights, access to healthcare, and education. But one of the ...
Medical Xpress

African indigenous foods that fight inflammation may help people with diabetes

African indigenous food groups present an exciting area to explore when it comes to taste and nutrition. They may even offer potential as nutritional therapy for people with health problems. Foods ...