Digesting Food Studies—Episode 108: Un-learning and Re-Learning

Should all food knowledge be freely shared? When we learn in university contexts, what structures shape our understanding? What should we try to un-learn? To re-learn? To reimagine?

https://rss.com/podcasts/digesting-food-studies/2274516/

We start with an Amuse Bouche segment on the partial sharing of traditional knowledges, and then Alissa Overend and Ronak Rai talk about their article, “Un-learning and re-learning: Reflections on relationality, urban berry foraging, and settler research uncertainties” (https://doi.org/10.15353/cfs-rcea.v11i2.649).

Finally, transdisciplinary food artist and researcher, Annika Walsh, adds her own flavor to the mix, with a deeply reflexive response to Alissa’s and Ronak’s text.

#DigestingFoodStudies
#Knowledge
#Epistemology
#Ontology
#IndigenousKnowledge
#IndigenousElders
#Colonialism
#SettlerColonialism
#Berries
#Strawberries
#SaskatoonBerries
#Foraging
#Academia
#Reflexivity
#FoodPodcast

photo: Bonnie McDonald on Pixabay

#FlashbackFriday
Autumn 2021.
Warming up & chatting with #HereditaryChief Sonny Wallas (David Hanuse), Chief Ye-kue-klas of [Gwat’sinuxw (Quatsino)] nation.
He was sharing with me about feeling bullied/outnumbered by band council folks who are dishonouring their ancestors/betraying Creator & his work with culture & language preservation.

Wallas’s great-grandfather was James Wallas—coauthor of #Kwakiutl Legends. He was the former hereditary Chief of the Quatsino #FirstNation of the Northern #VancouverIsland #Kwakiutl.

Learn more:
https://himwitsa.com/products/kwakiutl-legends

https://hakaimagazine.com/news/northwestern-vancouver-island-likely-escaped-the-ice-age/

Chief Sonny's #Indigenous #linguistic# work:
https://as.amphilsoc.org/repositories/2/resources/3432

https://www.quatsino.org/history

https://www.asparagusmagazine.com/articles/indigenous-communities-on-vancouver-island-are-healing-forests-for-the-future

#IndigenousElders #KnowledgeKeepers #LanguageKeepers #CutureKeepers #NativeWisdom #Decolonization #VancouverIsland #PortHardy #TraditionalChief #NativeChief #BCFirstNations #UNDRIP #LandBack #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #NativeLanguages #Frontlines #Blockade

CBC: Yukon First Nation uses holograms to preserve the knowledge of elders. “In collaboration with Carleton University and the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages, the First Nation [of Na-Cho Nyӓk Dun] is using virtual reality games and a holographic display as teaching tools. They’re also building a digital archive of community objects and constructing a digital language model […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/10/05/cbc-yukon-first-nation-uses-holograms-to-preserve-the-knowledge-of-elders/

CBC: Yukon First Nation uses holograms to preserve the knowledge of elders | ResearchBuzz: Firehose

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Some of you on this channel may be familiar with one of tne featured speakers at our Free Online Event on Dec 8, due to his work in permaculture. His name is Les Malbon, a professor in the Kinesiology department at Vancouver Island University.

"I am of Scottish, English, Irish, and Scandinavian descent. I am of the Patterson clan. I live, work and play in the Snuneymuxw First Nations territory....My core teaching concentrations are Human Wellness, Health of the Human Spirit, Nature and Health, and Nutrition and Local Food Systems.
 At the heart of my practice is the realization that everything is interconnected and that deep learning must be holistic and reflective. When we care for our own health and well-being we create healing in the world. "

In Disgrace of the Community; a Movement out of the Divisive, into Sacred Dream.

To register:

https://actionnetwork.org/events/in-disgrace-of-the-community-a-movement-out-of-divisiveness-into-a-sacred-dream

Speakers at the event:
Indigenous Elders and Folk Representatives
Samahquam /Secewepemc Elder Malihatkwa Gwen Therrien
Dineh / Choctaw Elder Patricia Anne Davis
Elder Grandmother Mari Fix McEwen, Clan Ewing
Dagara Elder Ukumbwa Sauti
Sze Kuen Cheung, Mindfulness and Non Violent Communication.
---Student of Thích Nhất Hạnh
Michael Dunning, the Yew Mysteries / Scottish Medicine Person

#indigenous, #folk, #pagan, #Indigenouselders, #unity, #healing, #racism, #nonviolentcommunication, #nvc, #allies, #native, #colonization #earth

In Disgrace of the Community; a Movement out of divisiveness, into a Sacred Dream.

LivingCeremony.org (TM)                                                                                                                               presents: _______________________ IN DISGRACE OF THE COMMUNITY; a Movement out of divisiveness, into a Sacred Dream. __________________ Register Here: https://docs.google.com/.../1xlFCD.../edit Sacred Reciprocity encouraged. We appreciate your support! No one will be turned away for lack of funds. __________________ An Online Zoom Event - December 8, 2024 11:00 am Pacific to 2:30 pm Pacific 12pm Mountain Time / 1pm Central Time / 2pm Eastern Time /                                                                8pm Europe and Cameroon / 7pm UK with Indigenous Elders and Folk Representatives Samahquam /Secewepemc Elder Malihatkwa Gwen Therrien Dineh / Choctaw Elder Patricia Anne Davis Elder Les Malbon, Clan Patterson (tentative) Elder Grandmother Mari Fix McEwen, Clan Ewing Dagara Elder Ukumbwa Sauti Sze Kuen Cheung, Mindfulness and Non Violent Communication. ---Student of Thích Nhất Hạnh Michael Dunning, the Yew Mysteries / Scottish Medicine Person Sister Cynthia Klatte Cunningham Ava Niamh and more Elders yet to confirm.......... What is real community, true community? What does true unity, healing and community stem from? What values engender unity and community? and how does it organically come into being? How can we redeem humanity from the transgressions we have created / gone through? How can we restore the life system that belongs to all of life.(Orland Bishop). What is true leadership, community and vision from an Indigenous and folk perspective and how is it maintained and structured? How are all needs met including nature's? How is everyone and all life included? Are community and unity real values we cherish and if so, do we still think we can live in a world that seeks to divide and conquer, colonize, give perks and advantages to some while making enemies of, demonizing and targeting others. Are we waiting for the government or religion to take care of this and act civilly and stop being beholden to corporate and power interests? Is everyone included equally in community as it stands now? Are the advantages of some trumping the rights of others and the Earth? Does legislation really change anything or is it something else that is truly needed? Recent Elections have certainly highlighted the rampant Polarization in the United States as well as the extremely divergent Ideas of how to live on this Planet and what is acceptable and what is not. Voiced Values seem to be in question as many officials, corporations and individuals move to make exceptions for themselves and their peers to the detriment of others that are seen as not a part of their agenda / constituency. The Earth and her peoples are suffering from this. Is this way of living sane? Is this considered leadership? Is this healthy? and what can we heal within ourselves and change to pull our energy out of the old paradigm and invest it into what is truly congruent, creating a new vision, a sacred dream aligned with Nature. What do we need to see in ourselves and others to take this on and heal this for the benefit at all..... What do we need to stand up and say no to and how do we need to go about doing this for the benefit of all of Life? Can we deeply listen to others? Can all of our hearts be opened? Can fears and prejudices be assuaged. Can changes happen without inciting major issues? Are there better ways than others? When do we need to insulate ourselves and our groups and when do we need to reach out? How much courage, conviction and openness do we need to bring this forward to take this on in our lives for the good of the whole and the coming generations? How do we move beyond pure self interest towards mutuality and understanding. Welcome to our workshop where we will all explore together how to bring ourselves back to balance, sanity, congruency, community, deep connection, a shared purpose and what Elder Patricia Anne Davis would call..... the humane. _____________________________ Speakers and Elders bios: https://medicineway.wixsite.com/eldersof4directions/voices

Free Dec 8 Online Event: In Disgrace of the Community; a Movement out of the Divisive, into Sacred Dream.
with Indigenous and Folk Elders and representatives.

https://actionnetwork.org/events/in-disgrace-of-the-community-a-movement-out-of-divisiveness-into-a-sacred-dream

#indigenous, #folk, #pagan, #Indigenouselders, #unity, #healing, #racism, #nonviolentcommunication, #nvc, #allies, #native, #colinization, #earth

In Disgrace of the Community; a Movement out of divisiveness, into a Sacred Dream.

LivingCeremony.org (TM)                                                                                                                               presents: _______________________ IN DISGRACE OF THE COMMUNITY; a Movement out of divisiveness, into a Sacred Dream. __________________ Register Here: https://docs.google.com/.../1xlFCD.../edit Sacred Reciprocity encouraged. We appreciate your support! No one will be turned away for lack of funds. __________________ An Online Zoom Event - December 8, 2024 11:00 am Pacific to 2:30 pm Pacific 12pm Mountain Time / 1pm Central Time / 2pm Eastern Time /                                                                8pm Europe and Cameroon / 7pm UK with Indigenous Elders and Folk Representatives Samahquam /Secewepemc Elder Malihatkwa Gwen Therrien Dineh / Choctaw Elder Patricia Anne Davis Elder Les Malbon, Clan Patterson (tentative) Elder Grandmother Mari Fix McEwen, Clan Ewing Dagara Elder Ukumbwa Sauti Sze Kuen Cheung, Mindfulness and Non Violent Communication. ---Student of Thích Nhất Hạnh Michael Dunning, the Yew Mysteries / Scottish Medicine Person Sister Cynthia Klatte Cunningham Ava Niamh and more Elders yet to confirm.......... What is real community, true community? What does true unity, healing and community stem from? What values engender unity and community? and how does it organically come into being? How can we redeem humanity from the transgressions we have created / gone through? How can we restore the life system that belongs to all of life.(Orland Bishop). What is true leadership, community and vision from an Indigenous and folk perspective and how is it maintained and structured? How are all needs met including nature's? How is everyone and all life included? Are community and unity real values we cherish and if so, do we still think we can live in a world that seeks to divide and conquer, colonize, give perks and advantages to some while making enemies of, demonizing and targeting others. Are we waiting for the government or religion to take care of this and act civilly and stop being beholden to corporate and power interests? Is everyone included equally in community as it stands now? Are the advantages of some trumping the rights of others and the Earth? Does legislation really change anything or is it something else that is truly needed? Recent Elections have certainly highlighted the rampant Polarization in the United States as well as the extremely divergent Ideas of how to live on this Planet and what is acceptable and what is not. Voiced Values seem to be in question as many officials, corporations and individuals move to make exceptions for themselves and their peers to the detriment of others that are seen as not a part of their agenda / constituency. The Earth and her peoples are suffering from this. Is this way of living sane? Is this considered leadership? Is this healthy? and what can we heal within ourselves and change to pull our energy out of the old paradigm and invest it into what is truly congruent, creating a new vision, a sacred dream aligned with Nature. What do we need to see in ourselves and others to take this on and heal this for the benefit at all..... What do we need to stand up and say no to and how do we need to go about doing this for the benefit of all of Life? Can we deeply listen to others? Can all of our hearts be opened? Can fears and prejudices be assuaged. Can changes happen without inciting major issues? Are there better ways than others? When do we need to insulate ourselves and our groups and when do we need to reach out? How much courage, conviction and openness do we need to bring this forward to take this on in our lives for the good of the whole and the coming generations? How do we move beyond pure self interest towards mutuality and understanding. Welcome to our workshop where we will all explore together how to bring ourselves back to balance, sanity, congruency, community, deep connection, a shared purpose and what Elder Patricia Anne Davis would call..... the humane. _____________________________ Speakers and Elders bios: https://medicineway.wixsite.com/eldersof4directions/voices

#LakotasForPalestine Attacked in #HateCrime in #RapidCity

#Lakota Statement, via #CensoredNews, July 24, 2024

RAPID CITY, South Dakota – "On Saturday, July 20th, we traveled to Mni Luzahan to support the International #Indigenous Youth Council for a peaceful rally for #Palestine.

"The rally was co-sponsored by ally group #SD4Pal. Within 5 minutes of our arrival, this worker began heckling us from the lawn of City Hall, where she was working.

"Wearing a neon t-shirt with a USIC logo, she carried a large power spray paint gun and wielded another large metal tool that she was carelessly swinging around near our youth and elders. My comrade Boyd Andrew Catt began filming her, as did I.

"She continued to spew slurs at our youth and elders. Andy and I followed her to document anything that she might do to our group. She turned around and began indiscriminately spraying paint in Andy's face!

"Our youth were just walking on the sidewalk nearby and were scared that they were going to be sprayed next with the chemicals.

"The aggressor played victim for the cops of course.

"Although my comrade was covered in orange spray paint, the cop said he didn't see it happen so what could he do?!
He then informed me that I could make a citizen's arrest, to which I did.

"#SaraStarkowski was cuffed and arrested. Her initial charges are Destruction of Private Property and Disorderly Conduct (Class II misdemeanor). The goal is to elevate this charge to ASSAULT!

"Starkowski was on the clock when chose to incite violence on our #IndigenousYouth and #IndigenousElders that day. She is employed by #USIC, an Indiana-based utility line locating company who prides itself on 'safety as a core value'.

"We hope that her employer USIC, Rapid City Mayor #JasonSalamun and Pennington County Prosecutor's office will take swift action on this type of malicious behavior against innocent citizens that are exercising their right to free assembly.

"This small inconvenience is the least we can suffer for all of the suffering happening in Palestine."

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/07/lakotas-for-palestine-attacked-in-hate.html

#FreePalestine #GazaStrip #SolidarityWithPalestine #RightToProtest #InternationalIndigenousYouthCouncil

Lakotas for Palestine Attacked in Hate Crime in Rapid City

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