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Cree Food Knowledge and Being Well.

Tabitha Robin¹, Michael Anthony Hart²

¹Department of Applied Biology, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada.

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Cree elders

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Indigenous Studies
Food Systems
Environmental Science

Background:

Indigenous food sovereignty is deeply connected to cultural identity, spirituality, and well-being.
Colonialism has significantly disrupted traditional Indigenous food systems.
Cree food knowledge is intrinsically linked to language, land ethics, and spiritual practices.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the vital role of Cree elders' knowledge in revitalizing Indigenous food sovereignty.
To document traditional Cree food practices and their connection to identity and spirituality.
To understand the impacts of colonialism on Cree food systems and identify pathways for reclamation.

Main Methods:

An Indigenous research paradigm was employed.
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten Cree elders in Manitoba in 2020.
Qualitative data analysis focused on elders' narratives of traditional practices, colonial impacts, and spiritual connections.

Main Results:

Cree food knowledge is extensive and interwoven with spiritual practices, language, and land ethics.
Elders shared experiences of communal food practices and the negative effects of colonialism.
Preservation of Cree language is crucial for sustaining traditional food practices and knowledge.

Conclusions:

Indigenous food sovereignty extends beyond physical sustenance to encompass sacred relationships with the land.
Cree elders' knowledge is essential for reclaiming and sustaining Indigenous food systems.
Revitalizing Indigenous food systems is critical for the health and resilience of Cree communities.