Good news in food: Understanding the value and promise of Indigenous food sovereignty in western Canada
| dc.contributor.author | Martens, Tabitha Robin | |
| dc.contributor.examiningcommittee | Baydack, Rick (Environment & Geography) Hart, Michael (Social Work) Cidro, Jaime (UW- Anthropology) | en_US |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | McLachlan, Stephane (Environment & Geography) | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2015-09-18T13:08:27Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2015-09-18T13:08:27Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2015 | |
| dc.degree.discipline | Environment and Geography | en_US |
| dc.degree.level | Master of Environment (M.Env.) | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | Food sovereignty has recently emerged as a means of addressing food-related problems that confront many Indigenous and rural communities around the world. It moves beyond access to food, and is grounded in the idea that people should self-determine their food systems and cultural traditions. This is particularly important for Indigenous people who still face threats to their food systems linked to colonialism. I explore Indigenous food sovereignty by examining 24 community-located food initiatives across western Canada. Outcomes were summarized using a circle metaphor describing four key elements of Indigenous food sovereignty: history, connection to the land, relationships and identity. A related Indigenous Food Gathering was also held, focusing on reflection, the importance of cultural identity to Indigenous food sovereignty and informing the thesis through a personal narrative. Moving forward requires a shift in how Indigenous food relationships are understood, incorporating Indigenous worldviews and perspectives as part of a larger resurgence movement. | en_US |
| dc.description.note | October 2015 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1993/30825 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | en_US |
| dc.rights | open access | en_US |
| dc.subject | Indigenous | en_US |
| dc.title | Good news in food: Understanding the value and promise of Indigenous food sovereignty in western Canada | en_US |
| dc.type | master thesis | en_US |
| local.subject.manitoba | yes | en_US |