The Haudenosaune history of planting – Part Two

We all know that in our Thanksgiving Address, the Diohe’ko, the Sustainers of Our Life, are acknowledged and thanked for the help they provide. In our…

At long, long last, the weather has changed

My fellow gardeners this is what we wait for. We wait with barely contained patience for the time to grab our tools and go out…

Our Sustenance Program tackling food security on Six Nations

OHSWEKEN – Corn, beans and squash are commonly known in our traditions as the Three Sisters. It is said that these three food gifts were given…

The holistic approach to being a First Nations dietitian

Twelve weeks on a traditional foods diet. Though it sounds challenging it’s exactly what four Haudenosaune participants – three of them from Six Nations –…

Keep your diet on track while traveling

One of the things you learn quickly when adopting a healthy lifestyle and diet is finding healthy indigenous food on the go is a challenge.…

A “decolonized” diet researched by University of Northern Michigan

A team from the University of Northern Michigan launched a study into the effects on the human body when consuming foods indigenous to the Great…