Book Review: Qaqamiigux: Traditional Foods and Recipes from the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands By Suanne Unger
Elise Krohn, M.Ed.
Volume 15, Number 1 (2025) 15 (1): 115-116
Keywords Indigenous Foods, Food Traditions, Community Health, Unangan People, Qaqamiigux, Revitalizing Native Foods, Cultural Preservation
Abstract
This article reviews Qaqamiigux: Traditional Foods and Recipes from the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands by Suanne Unger, emphasizing the vital role of native foods in Unangan culture. The book documents a community-wide effort to revitalize traditional food practices amidst modern health challenges and cultural disconnection. It explores historical, environmental, and socioeconomic factors shaping food choices, while providing detailed guidance on harvesting and preparing marine mammals, fish, plants, and other native foods.
Elise Krohn, M.Ed.
Published August 14, 2025
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Qaqamiigux: Traditional Foods and Recipes from the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands By Suanne Unger, Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc., 2014, 381 pages
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