Indigenous Food Sovereignty | Youth in Action

Native food systems and agricultural practices were disrupted upon European settlement and the displacement of Native peoples from their lands. For the last century, new foods introduced by U.S. federal policy were unhealthy and substantially different from traditional diets. The introduction of unhealthy food, combined with uneven quality of and access to medical care, continues to leave many American Indians fighting an uphill battle for their health. Today we see many young people returning to traditional food sources and sustainable ways of living through political action and sustainable practice. This November, for Native American Heritage Month, join us in a conversation with Samuel Lopez (Tohono O'odham), Mariah Gladstone (Blackfeet, Cherokee), and Alecia Lennie (Inuvialuit) to learn how these young Native foodies are working to decolonize their diets and restore balance in their bodies and communities. Youth in Action: Conversations about Our Future is an online series hosted by the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian. These moderated panel discussions serve as a national platform to amplify the efforts of Native changemakers from across the Western Hemisphere who are engaged in civic and social justice work for Indigenous peoples. This webinar originally aired on November 19, 2020. 📅 VIEW THE UPCOMING YOUTH IN ACTION PROGRAM SCHEDULE: https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/s... The National Museum of the American Indian’s distance learning programs explore the rich, complex, and dynamic histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere . Visit our website (https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/s...) to learn more. 🧰 RESOURCES Learn more about land acknowledgements: https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/r... Explore Indigenous relationships with food: https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/p... Check out the museum's recorded webinars on food and water justice: https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/p... Want to learn more about Native food sovereignty? Explore the museum's digital lessons and resources: -Food & Culture of Pacific Northwest: Why Do the Foods We Eat Matter?: https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/p... -The Inka Empire: What Innovations Can Provide Food and Water for Millions?: https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/r... Learn more about the NMAI’s education initiative to transform the teaching and learning about Native Americans: https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360 Explore ways to enjoy the National Museum of the American Indian from home: https://americanindian.si.edu/