61. Indigenous Foods and Diet Culture with Deyowidron’t

In the world of diet culture conversations, a particular perspective has been underrepresented is the Indigenous viewpoint. Joined today on the podcast is Deyowidron’t. A Haudenosaunee woman from Six Nations of the Grand River. Sharing her knowledgeable on the perspective of Indigenous foods and diet culture. The conversation covers: The cultural importance of food for Indigenous communities Deyowidron’t 's backstory of the journey into the field of dietetics Explore the intersections of diet culture for traditional land owners and how it is so layered Unpack how Eurocentric diets have impacted Indigenous people and communities Understand how her community thrived during COVID when managing the unreliable food systems Review the relationship of water to food systems Deyowidron’t shares insights on providing traditional foods in healthcare facilities and larger systems and structures Lastly, she shares the importance of involving kids and getting them connected to the land to foster cultural preservation. Connect with Deyowidron’t Teri Morrow, RD MA Website Instagram @ogwayadodogehsdoh_align