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This podcast looks at what food sovereignty means for the Alberta Métis community.
Our Foods: Chatting About Métis Food Sovereignty
Our Foods: Chatting About Métis Food Sovereignty
Devonn Drossel
9 APR 2021 · Presented by the Rupertsland Centre for Metis Research (RCMR)
Our Food: Métis Food Sovereignty
Episode 1: What is Métis Food Sovereignty?
The first in a three-part series, this episode outlines the concepts of food sovereignty and Indigenous food sovereignty to inform what the definition of Metis food sovereignty could be. It also begins a discussion about how Metis food sovereignty could be defined.
Link to episode transcript (NOTE: copy and paste into browser search bar):
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:45db800e-2a3a-429f-83ba-ce5ed634274d
Support Networks:
- Eating Order Support Network of Alberta: https://edsna.ca/
- Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton: https://edmonton.cmha.ca/programs-services/distress-line/
- Alberta Indigenous Virtual Health Clinic: https://aivcc.ca/
- Metis Nation of Alberta Mental Health Supports: http://albertametis.com/covid-19-information/mental-health/
- Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642
References (Listed in Order of Mention):
- https://viacampesina.org/en/food-sovereignty/
- https://www.indigenousfoodsystems.org/food-sovereignty
- Morrison, Dawn. 2011. “Indigenous Food Sovereignty: A Model for Social Learning.” In Food Sovereignty in Canada, edited by Hannah Wittman, Aurelie Desmarais, and Nettie Wiebe, 97-113. Winnipeg and Nova Scotia: Fernwood Publishing.
9 APR 2021 · Presented by the Rupertsland Centre for Metis Research (RCMR)
Our Food: Métis Food Sovereignty
Episode 2: Urban Métis Gardens
This episode Morgan Hrycak, the Climate Leadership Coordinator with the Métis Nation of Alberta, joins us to talk about the MNA's community garden in Edmonton, as well as the importance of gardening to Métis food sovereignty.
Link to episode transcript (NOTE: copy and paste into browser search bar):
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:680bf0d7-6ef3-4fb0-befd-5108629f5196
References (Listed in Order of Mention):
- "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmer
- "The Under Utilized Role of Community Gardens and Improving Cities' Adaptation to Climate Change: A Review" by Mysha Clarke, Monika Egerer, Elsa Anderson and Melissa Davidson
Contact information for Morgan Hrycak:
mhrycak@metis.org
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Twitter: @albertametis
9 APR 2021 · Presented by the Rupertsland Centre for Metis Research (RCMR)
Our Food: Métis Food Sovereignty
Episode 3: Métis Hunting and Harvesting
This episode features a conversation with Bob Montgomery, a Métis hunter and a member of the MNA Harvesting Council. We'll chat about the importance of hunting, barriers to hunting and how you can get involved.
Link to episode transcript (NOTE: copy and paste into browser search bar):
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:8dea6095-8f88-4938-94c0-35b81ad8734c
Disclaimer: This episode very briefly mentions mental health and suicide at minute 33. It is mentioned in relation to barriers to harvesting. If you or someone you know needs support, please see below for a list of resources and supports:
Support Networks:
- Eating Order Support Network of Alberta: https://edsna.ca/
- Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton: https://edmonton.cmha.ca/programs-services/distress-line/
- Alberta Indigenous Virtual Health Clinic: https://aivcc.ca/
- Metis Nation of Alberta Mental Health Supports: http://albertametis.com/covid-19-information/mental-health/
- Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642
References:
- Métis Nation of Alberta Harvesting Council: http://albertametis.com/harvesting/
NOTE: If you’re a Métis youth aged 19-30 you can take the online Hunters Education Course for free! Information here: http://albertametis.com/online-hunter-education-course/
- Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Food Not Bombs:
http://foodnotbombs.net/new_site/
http://www.foodnotbombs.net/alberta.html
- Alberta Hunters Education:
- Women’s Hunting Program: https://aheia.com/outdoor-womens-program
- Scott Iserhoff, Pei Pei Chei Ow: https://www.peipeicheiow.com/about
4 JUN 2021 · Episode 4: Health, Wellness and Métis Food Sovereignty
This podcast is presented and created by the Rupertsland Centre for Métis Research (RCMR) in partnership with the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) and MNA Health.
Resources:
-Métis Nation of Alberta Health Reports: http://albertametis.com/programs-services/health/health-research-reports/
---Health Status of the Métis Population of Alberta
---Epidemiological and Health Services Indicators of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Among Métis in Alberta
---Cancer Incidence and Mortality Among the Métis Population of Alberta
---Injuries Among Members of the Métis Nation of Alberta
---Diabetes Amongst the Métis Nation of Alberta
---The Burden of Hypertension and Heart Disease Amongst the Métis Nation of Alberta
-“Recovering Our Ancestors Gardens: Indigenous Recipes and Guide to Diet and Fitness” by Devon A. Mihesuah
-“Disparities and Access to healthy food in the United States: A Review of food deserts literature” by Walker, R.E., C.R. Keane and J.G. Burke.
---Walker, R.E., C.R. Keane, and J.G. Burke. 2010. Disparities and access to healthy food in the United States: A review of food deserts literature. Health Place, 16(5): 876-84. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2010.04.013.
-“Lack of a Nearby Supermarket Creates Food Deserts in Eight Edmonton Neighbourhoods”
-“Do food deserts exist in Calgary, Canada?” by Wei Lu and Frank Qiu.
---Lu, Wei & Qiu, Frank. (2015). Do food deserts exist in Calgary, Canada?. The Canadian Geographer / Le Géographe canadien. 59. 10.1111/cag.12176.
-“Does Calgary Have Food Deserts?”
Challenging and Unlearning Fatphobia and Diet Culture Resources:
-Virgie Tovar: https://www.virgietovar.com/
-“Lose Hate Not Weight” by Virgie Tovar
-Rebel Eaters Club Podcast
This podcast looks at what food sovereignty means for the Alberta Métis community.
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