Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Food Network https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/ Indigenous foods conference Mon, 26 Oct 2020 03:17:39 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.1 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-body-bg-32x32.gif Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Food Network https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/ 32 32 8th annual traditional foods conference coming soon! https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2015/08/8th-annual-traditional-foods-conference-coming-soon/ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:58:47 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1557 The 8th Annual traditional foods conference is approximately eight weeks away! The conference this year will be held in T̓sax̱is – Fort Rupert on Day 1 and, Dła̱ksiwe’ – Cluxewe Campground/Resort on Day 2. The dates are October 2nd and 3rd. Our community partners in Fort Rupert have been busy harvesting nourishing traditional foods, including salmon and halibut, for everyone to enjoy at the...

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]]> A few 2013 Conference Highlights https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2013/10/a-few-2013-conference-highlights/ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 21:47:28 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1360 Read More »A few 2013 Conference Highlights]]> The conference fostered a great atmosphere of open discussion, and the traditional foods feast helped to stimulate conversation around key food issues. A considerable amount of networking and deeper discussion took place during the traditional marketplace on day 2. The last picture shows the atmosphere of sharing at the conference… an independent farmer from Port Alberni brought the rainbow chard...

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]]> Celebation Book https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2013/07/celebation-book/ Fri, 05 Jul 2013 19:38:08 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1185 Read More »Celebation Book]]> This book “Feasting For Change” celebrates some of the Indigenous Foods of Vancouver Island. It was created through the teachings and leanings from our 40 events and as inspired by the diversity and wisdom of the knowledge keepers in all the communities. We know we have only begun to understand the different uses and all the teachings around these foods; this first edition is a living document and...

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]]> Pacific Northwest Plant Knowledge Cards – Place your order now. https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2013/06/pacific-northwest-plant-knowledge-cards/ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 22:26:50 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1149 Read More »Pacific Northwest Plant Knowledge Cards – Place your order now.]]> Pacific Northwest Coastal Plant Knowledge Cards highlight 65 edible and medicinal plants from the Pacific Northwest coastal region. The cards include beautiful photographs and descriptions to help identify plants, names of the plants in three different Indigenous languages, including SENCOTEN, Hul’q’umi’num, and Dididaht. The cards were inspired by Feasting for Change: Reconnecting Food, Land &

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]]> Feasting for Change Plant Knowledge Cards https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2013/05/feasting-for-change-plant-knowledge-cards/ Thu, 09 May 2013 17:37:12 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1144 Read More »Feasting for Change Plant Knowledge Cards]]> Creation of a set of 66 different native plants local to the South Island area. The Feasting for Change Plant Knowledge Cards were inspired by our many plant walks and discussions about edible and medicinal plants. Bring them out on walks to help identify plants, their uses and keep the old ways strong. Much of the plants and knowledge within these cards is focused on the Coast Salish Territory...

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]]> Feasting for Change Celebration – Place your Order https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2013/05/feasting-for-change-celebration-book/ Thu, 09 May 2013 17:15:12 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1138 Read More »Feasting for Change Celebration – Place your Order]]> This book “Feasting For Change” celebrates some of the Indigenous Foods of Vancouver Island. It was created through the teachings and leanings from our 40 events and as inspired by the diversity and wisdom of the knowledge keepers in all the communities. We know we have only begun to understand the different uses and all the teachings around these foods; this first edition is a living document and...

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]]> Digital Harvest Videos from Feb 2013 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2013/04/digital-harvest-videos-from-feb-2013/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:22:43 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1131 Read More »Digital Harvest Videos from Feb 2013]]> The Prevention and Preservation project, funded by the Vancouver Foundation is a collaboration between the OCPHR, the Vancouver Island Coastal Communities Indigenous Foods Network (VICCIFN), VIHA and the Canadian Diabetes Association. Over the next two years, the project will work to bring together First Nations youth and elders from across Vancouver Island to learn about traditional foods and...

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]]> Digital Harvest Story Creation Event – Nanaimo https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2013/02/digital-harvest-story-creation-event-nanaimo/ Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:22:43 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1119 On Feb 23 and 24th in Nanaimo BC the youth will be coming back together to create their stories. So excited to see their ideas, stories and visions come to life in the computer labs at VIU. Come back later to see them.

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]]> PHOTOVOICE CONTEST https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/12/photovoice-contest/ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:27:01 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1107 Read More »PHOTOVOICE CONTEST]]> Share YOUR story about what food sovereignty/security/safety means to you! Email a picture + short story (max 100 words) to share with Vancouver Island food communities and be eligible for a chance to win a new camera or some traditional medicines. Contest closes January 31, 2013 Entries can be submitted to viccifn Entries will be posted on the VICCIFN website and facebook Winners will be chosen...

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]]> Digital Storytelling 2012 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/12/digital-storytelling-2012/ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:50:13 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1096 Another successful weekend of connecting communities, Elders and Youth at the Digital Storytelling workshop.

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]]> Traditional Foods Conference Pictures https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/10/traditionalfoodsconference-pictures/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:56:43 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1069

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]]> Traditional Food Conference Report 2011 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/10/traditional-food-conference-report-2011/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:38:58 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1024 This is the summary of our 2011 conference. Traditional Foods Conference Report 2011 (PDF)...

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]]> Digital Storytelling Invitation October 2012 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/10/digital-storytelling-invitation-october-2012/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:10:54 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1012 We had another successful Digital Storytelling workshop in Tofino on Nov 16-18th. Come back later for more details.

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]]> Video from the 2012 Conference highlighting VICCIFN https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/10/video-from-the-2012-conference-highlighting-viccifn/ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:13:47 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1009 See this video on Media COOP in Vancouver...

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]]> Looking for a Host and Partner for the 6th Annual Traditional Foods Conference https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/10/looking-for-a-host-and-partner-for-the-6th-annual-traditional-foods-conference/ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:44:01 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1004 Please send in proposal and ideas if you want to host the 6th Annual Tradtional Foods Conference. Contact us at viccifn@bcfsn.

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]]> Launch Call for Youth Participation in Digital Harvest 2012 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/10/launch-call-for-youth-participation-in-digital-harvest-2012/ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:59:08 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=992 Read More »Launch Call for Youth Participation in Digital Harvest 2012]]> Youth Preserving Traditional Knowledge through Digital Story-Telling You are invited to apply to come to the Digital Story Workshop Come share and learn with youth, Elders and knowledge keepers across the 3 main family groups on Vancouver Island. The workshop will be held in Tofino, B.C at the Echo Lodge and Botanical Gardens November 16 12:00pm- November 18th 1:00pm All expenses will be covered...

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]]> Cedar Weaving https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/09/cedar-weaving/ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 19:03:22 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=981 Both days at the Conference Cedar weaving has been taught. It has been a great experience sitting near the women weaving, teaching and learning. There is so much strength in women sharing space together and growing and healing together through working with their hands, binding their hearts. I’m so honoured to share space with them.

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]]> Traditional Foods Feast! https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/09/traditional-foods-feast/ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:50:43 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=977 After our day of learning, sharing and teachings, conference participants got to sit together and enjoy a dead with each other. Communities from across the west coast region donated traditional and sea foods for our feast. We truly appreciate the donations!!

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]]> Conference Committee https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/09/conference-committee/ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:20:16 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=974 The conference committee is wearing red hoodies at the conference to help us stand out and stay warm in the chilly rainy weather. If you’re here and have a question or want to talk about VICCIFN please track us down!

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]]> Opening in the Longhouse https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/09/opening-in-the-longhouse/ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:27:04 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=971 Read More »Opening in the Longhouse]]> Conference coordinator Anne Robinson introduced the Elders who guided the planning of this Traditional Foods Conference. Julia Lucas spoke of the role and importance of women in nurturing children and supporting communities. Two young women provided pieces of upsquee to participants to eat while the Elders spoke. It is traditional practice to eat while receiving teachings because they would then...

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]]> Live Blogging at 2012 Conference https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/09/live-blogging-at-2012-conference/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:18:20 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=949 Please come back to the site on September 27,28th and 29th to view live blogs of the 5th Annual traditional foods conference.

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]]> Live 2012 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/09/live-2012/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:12:16 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=947 Request from Conference Coordinator https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/09/request-from-conference-coordinator/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:47:36 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=936 Read More »Request from Conference Coordinator]]> To: All Vancouver Island First Nations The 5th Annual Conference on Traditional Foods of Vancouver Island First Nations is fast approaching, what an exciting time. As previously stated the theme of this year’s conference is “hayuuk#ap >aayaahaskim”, this is in the Tseshaht (a Nuu chah nulth Nation) dialect and translates to “Feeding the Next Generations”. Careful thought has been given to what...

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]]> Digital Harvest 2012 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/08/digital-harvest-2012/ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:44:10 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=817 Digital Harvest is a community based initiative that focuses primarily upon elder and youth engagement. Through an assortment of experiential workshops, digital storytelling and interactive participation, youth and elders are provided an opportunity to share traditional knowledge and practices, engage in peer-based and intergenerational learning opportunities and produce digital stories (and other...

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]]> Conference Coordinator Position Filled by C. Anne Robinson https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/08/conference-coordinator-position-filled-c-anne-robinson/ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:28:39 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=811 I’m so excited to be brought onboard to coordinate the 5th Annual Traditional Foods Conference! So far it’s been great to be meeting and working with so many different people from many different walks of life. It amazes me to see and hear thier ongoing efforts and committment to the preservation of Traditional Foods on Vancouver Island. I’m looking forward the 5th Annual Traditional Foods...

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]]> Workshop today on Tseshat territory https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/08/workshop-today-on-tseshat-territory/ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:07:17 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=777 We’re meeting at the office of First Nations Wildcrafters today, near Port Alberni. Nitanis, Diandra and Anne are already experts in publishing. Looking forward to many good posts leading up to the conference at the end of September!

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]]> WordPress Training at First Nations Wildcrafters https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/08/wordpress-training/ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:04:36 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=781 VICCIFN has recently expanded it’s staff and projects and we now have three main programming streams including the Digital Harvest, Indigenous Foods Conference, and Sharing Our Voice, an Island-wide community engagement strategy. The staff who are leading these projects have the opportunity to get together with Sherwin Arnott from Pink Sheep Media to learn the ins and outs of working with...

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]]> Registration for the 2012 Conference Coming This WEEK! https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/07/registration-for-the-2012-conference-coming-this-week/ Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:40:23 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=702 Come back to this site this week to register for the conference! ETA: Registration is now live !!

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]]> VICCIFN Expresses Disappointment at the Closure of National Contaminants Program https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/07/viccifn-expresses-disappointment-at-the-closure-of-national-contaminants-program/ Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:53:30 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=663 Read More »VICCIFN Expresses Disappointment at the Closure of National Contaminants Program]]> In late May, the Department of Fisheries made the decision to close their national contaminants program. Staff of this program, most notably Dr. Peter Ross, have been instrumental to the forming of the Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities Indigenous Foods Network. Dr. Ross has worked to study and inform Canadian governments, communities, and area First Nations of the levels of contamination of...

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]]> 5th Annual Traditional Foods Conference Coordinator Posting https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/06/5th-annual-traditional-foods-conference-coordinator-posting/ Sat, 16 Jun 2012 07:08:02 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=667 Read More »5th Annual Traditional Foods Conference Coordinator Posting]]> Below is our recent Call for Proposals for a Conference Coordinator for the upcoming Traditional Foods Conference. You can forward any inquiries or proposals to Victoria Watts (info below). Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Request for Proposals The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council in partnership with Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Foods Network (VICCIFN) is seeking proposals from...

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]]> Save the Date 5th Annual Traditional Foods Conference https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/05/save-the-date-5th-annual-traditional-foods-conference/ Wed, 09 May 2012 23:28:09 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=653 Read More »Save the Date 5th Annual Traditional Foods Conference]]> I would like to share the Save the Date Invitation to the 5th Annual Traditional Foods Conference hosted in partnership by the Tseshaht First Nation, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, the Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Foods Network and VIHA Aboriginal Health. The conference will be in Port Alberni on September 28 th and 29th. More info to follow in the coming weeks.

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]]> Conference Photos Available https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/10/conference-photos-available/ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:45:43 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=494 You can view and download photos from the 4th Annual Traditional Foods Conference at the following link. Please use photos with respect. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkiemele/collections/72157627809523914/

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]]> Ongoing Research in Environmental Contaminants https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/10/research/ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:36:12 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=491 Dr. Peter Ross and research technician, Neil Dangerfield, boat back to the Institute of Ocean Sciences in Sidney after the conference. They continue to measure environmental contaminants in the ocean and its creatures, with the overall aim of working with Health Canada on the safety of traditional seafoods.

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]]> 2011 Traditional Food Champions! https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/2011-traditional-foods-champions/ Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:46:25 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=479 These are some of the people who were nominated as Traditional Food Champions by their communities and honoured for all of the work that they do with traditional foods! Gilakasla to all of you!

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]]> School Group https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/school-group/ Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:44:48 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=476 Grade 3/4 class from Quadra Elementary School loved participating!

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]]> Fear Factor https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/fear-factor/ Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:34:23 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=462 Read More »Fear Factor]]> Traditional Foods Fear Factor provided lots of entertainment for the crowd! In the preliminary rounds, people were challenged to eat sea urchins, octopus and cockles. The final round was downright nasty! A chunky, blended meal of McDonald’s burger, fries and Coke. Justin Billy of Cape Mudge managed to take the title home this year, AND keep all the food in his stomach!

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]]> Opening the Pit https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/opening-the-pit/ Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:28:07 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=460 The two pits are opened for the feast! Vegetables in one, and seafood in the other. Gilakasla!

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]]> Protecting Seafood from Pollution https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/pollution/ Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:23:30 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=458 Pollution is an important concern in the ocean. Understanding where pollutants come from, and where they end up in the environment, is the key to protecting traditional seafoods. By combining traditional knowledge and science, we can help ensure that traditional seafoods are safe and available for future generations.

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]]> Bentwood Box Demonstration https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/bentwood-box-demonstration/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:08:35 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/bentwood-box-demonstration/ Abe Lloyd demostrated the use of a bentwood box for cooking. Taneesha Thomas from Campbell River helped add red hot rocks to the water in the bentwood box.

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]]> Evan Touchie Legacy https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/evan-touchie-legacy/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:01:06 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/evan-touchie-legacy/ Melody Charlie shared her story about her husband, Evan Touchie. Please watch the video that she has created. Thank you so much Melody for sharing such a heartfelt story. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_Dso5579L8&feature=youtube_gdata_player...

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]]> Pit cook preparation https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/pit-cook-preparation/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:57:19 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/pit-cook-preparation/ Read More »Pit cook preparation]]> Shawn “Sugar” Decaire and Sandy “Salmon Sandwich” George prepare the second pit to cook the seafood. Manilla clams and oysters are placed on top of salal, covered with skunk cabbage leaves and then sand. They are left to cook for 30 minutes. In one photo, you can see Shawn pouring water to the bottom of the pit through bill kelp, producing steam for cooking.

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]]> Joan Morris, Scow Bread https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/joan-morris-scow-bread/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:49:48 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/joan-morris-scow-bread/ Joan Morris (Songhees) teaches everyone how to bake scow bread over the fire. She learned the recipe from her great-grandmother. Delicious!

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]]> Canoe https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/canoe/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:46:24 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/canoe/ “Pulling together” canoe journey...

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]]> ATPN Down 2 Earth https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/atpn-down-2-earth/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:20:44 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/atpn-down-2-earth/ Niko Rampanem helps the film crew from Down 2 Earth. The conference will be featured in one of the season 2 episodes and will likely air in June 2012. Check out their website at www.getdown2earth.com or follow them on Facebook or Twitter @

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]]> Oysters https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/oysters/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:13:17 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/oysters/ Sandy and Erik try raw oysters for the first time. “They’re not that bad!”...

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]]> Mmmmmm, Salmon https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/mmmmmm-salmon/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:00:51 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/mmmmmm-salmon/ BBQ Salmon and salmon In the smokehouse. Thank you Tom Wilson!

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]]> Cape Mudge, Day 2 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/cape-mudge-day-2/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:30:20 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/cape-mudge-day-2/ Chief Ralph Dick welcomes two hundred people as they arrive for the beginning of Day Two of the 4th Indigenous Foods Conference.

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]]> Kalilah and Hali’dzox https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/kalilah-and-halidzox/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:54:19 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/kalilah-and-halidzox/ Kalilah and her little sister Hali’dzox. Tonight, Kalilah played guitar and performed three original songs that she composed. The titles of her songs are Wild and Free, Chitappi, and Our Food is our Medicine. She is a true inspiration to all of us and has attended the Indigenous Foods Conference every year! Kalilah, you rock!

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]]> Youth Dancers in the Big House https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/youth-dancers-in-the-big-house/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:28:59 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/youth-dancers-in-the-big-house/ Youth dancers at cultural performance in the Big House.

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]]> Dinner Feast https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/dinner-feast/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:56:06 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/dinner-feast/ Dinner is served…thank you to all of the fabulous cooks!

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]]> Elder James Quattell https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/elder-james-quattell/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:41:24 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=410 Read More »Elder James Quattell]]> Elder James Quattell from the Wei Wai Kum First Nation in Campbell River spoke about the need to revive traditional harvesting practices and traditional healing. “Let’s do it! We can work together. It would be awesome to see more families gathering together around the smokehouse, cutting up all the fish, preparing for another season…too low a percentage of our people are harvesting traditional...

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]]> Elder Susan Paquette https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/elder-susan-paquette/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:29:51 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=407 Elder Susan Paquette spoke this afternoon, reflecting and offering wisdom for the next generation. “Sometimes the old ways are the best ways…we have to do our best to keep some things from our past in our present.

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]]> Norine, Fiona and Elise https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/norine-fiona-and-elise/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:21:51 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/norine-fiona-and-elise/ Read More »Norine, Fiona and Elise]]> Norine Messer (left) presented about the Uu-a-thluk Traditional Foods Toolkit and Cookbook. Uu-a-thluk means “taking care of” in Nuu-chah-nulth. Norine works with the Nashuk Youth Council in Port Alberni. Fiona Devereaux (centre) is a nutritionist and has been a member of the Conference Organizing Committee every year. Elise Krohn (right) presented about the N.W. Indian College Traditional Foods...

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]]> APTN is here Filming https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/aptn-is-here-filming/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:38:14 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/aptn-is-here-filming/ APTN is here in Campbell River covering the conference. Thank you APTN!

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]]> Workshops in the Big House https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/workshops-in-the-big-house/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:25:27 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/workshops-in-the-big-house/ Workshops took place this morning in the Big House. Participants learned about traditional medicine bath salts, soapberry spoon making, traditional medicines and storytelling.

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]]> Conference Volunteers https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/conference-volunteers/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:49:26 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/conference-volunteers/ We are all so thankful for the fabulous volunteers! Thank you!

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]]> Sandy George, Songhees Youth https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/sandy-george/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:28:55 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/songhees-youth-sandy-george/ Sandy is really excited to attend the conference again this year. In the background, Elise Krohn is presenting about the N.W. Indian College Traditional Foods and Medicines Programs.

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]]> MC John Rampanen and his daughter Kalilah https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/375/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:22:09 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/375/

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]]> 4th Annual Vancouver Island Traditional Foods Conference is underway https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/4th-annual-vancouver-island-traditional-foods-conference-is-underway/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:18:28 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/live-2011/4th-annual-vancouver-island-traditional-foods-conference-is-underway/ Conference coordinator Laverne Henderson and MCs John Rampanen and Curtis Wilson launch the 2-day conference with 200 people in attendance.

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]]> Welcome to our Live Conference Updates https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/welcome-live-conference-updates/ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:47:14 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=344 The 2011 Organizing Committee is busy finalizing details and eager to meet all of you on Thursday morning in Campbell River! We will be updating our website with a live blog throughout the conference, and will post any important announcements here.

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]]> Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Foods Network (VICCIFN) https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/vancouver-island-and-coastal-communities-indigenous-foods-network-viccifn/ Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:20:15 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=297

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]]> Diabetes https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/diabetes/ Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:17:48 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=314

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]]> Keenan: Impacts on traditional foods https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/keenan-impacts-on-traditional-foods/ Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:15:52 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=310

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]]> Nuu-chah-nulth Feasting Project https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/nuu-chah-nulth-feasting-project/ Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:13:56 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=308

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]]> Taking the sting out of nettle https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/taking-the-sting-out-of-nettle/ Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:23:50 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=302

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]]> Pit Cooking Pauquachin Style https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/09/pit-cooking-pauquachin-style/ Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:20:13 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=299

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]]> Thank you to Curtis Wilson! https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/07/firs-news-post/ Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:13:36 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1 Read More »Thank you to Curtis Wilson!]]> We wanted to send a huge thank you to our friend Curtis Wilson for his design of the Octopus. We have our Traditional Foods Conference logo from the past 3 years but wanted someone local to add to our designs this year. We were so excited when we saw the design Curtis had created. I asked Curtis about what he knew of the Octopus and its meaning in his family: “The Octopus is a remarkable, unique...

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]]> Final Report 2010 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2010/08/final-report-2010/ Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:10:03 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=325 2010 conference Final Report: Our Food [PDF 2.4mb]...

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]]> 2010 conference poster and postcard https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2010/04/2010-conference-poster-and-postcard/ Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:00:11 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=256 Conference poster 2010 [PDF] Conference postcard 2010 [PDF]...

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]]> Final report: Conference 2009 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2009/08/final-report-conference-2009/ Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:00:52 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=321 Final Report 2009 conference [PDF]...

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