Indigenous Food Systems Reclaiming Our Roots

by Mae Pierce

Introduction to the Book Indigenous Food Systems Re reclaiming Our Roots Overview The book Indigenous Food Systems Reclaiming Our Roots is a comprehensive overview of the history, importance, and potential of Indigenous food systems. Written by a team of Indigenous scholars and activists, the book provides a critical analysis of the ways in which colonialism has disrupted Indigenous foodways and a vision for how Indigenous peoples can reclaim their food sovereignty. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a historical overview of Indigenous food systems, from pre-colonial times to the present. The second part examines the ways in which colonialism has disrupted Indigenous foodways, including the introduction of new diseases, the disruption of traditional land tenure systems, and the commodification of food.

196 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 28, 2024