Good news in food: Understanding the value and promise of Indigenous food sovereignty in western Canada

dc.contributor.authorMartens, Tabitha Robin
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeBaydack, Rick (Environment & Geography) Hart, Michael (Social Work) Cidro, Jaime (UW- Anthropology)en_US
dc.contributor.supervisorMcLachlan, Stephane (Environment & Geography)en_US
dc.date.accessioned2015-09-18T13:08:27Z
dc.date.available2015-09-18T13:08:27Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.degree.disciplineEnvironment and Geographyen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Environment (M.Env.)en_US
dc.description.abstractFood 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.noteOctober 2015en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/30825
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.subjectIndigenousen_US
dc.titleGood news in food: Understanding the value and promise of Indigenous food sovereignty in western Canadaen_US
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
local.subject.manitobayesen_US
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