Drawing on rich traditions to nourish our children

Canada’s Food Guide is undergoing revisions and this is an opportunity to consult with Indigenous leaders to ensure it is culturally relevant and reflective of our First Nations, Inuit, and Métis teachings.

Willie Littlechild: 'In the old days, our chiefs would look ahead to see what was coming so they could warn our communities, find a solution, and protect them. Now is the time for all of our Indigenous leaders to do the same. Treating illness is important but we need to shift more of our focus on wellness and prevention by advocating for change at all levels to ensure all our children enjoy long, healthy lives.'Photograph courtesy of Willie Littlechild

Opinion

BY WILTON LITTLECHILD

June 4, 2018

Indigenous peoples are "Inuwak," Peoples of the Land. We have a spiritual relationship with our mother earth; our food is from the land and is intrinsically related to our cultural and spiritual way of life. Food not only nourishes us physically, it impacts our mental attitude and is an ess...

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