Reintroducing Traditional Foods Into The Community
Monica Charles
Volume 6, Number 1 (2005) 6 (1): 68-76
Keywords Traditional Foods, Indigenous Culture, Health Promotion, Native Peoples, Community Activism, First Salmon Ceremony, Diabetes Management, Symptoms of Saturation, Antibiotic Alternatives, Cultural Revitalization through Food, Challenges in Preserving Indigenous Foods, Healing Experience without Antibiotics, Revival of Traditional Foods Feast
Abstract
This piece delves into the author's journey of reintroducing traditional foods into the community, highlighting the cultural significance, health benefits, and challenges faced in preserving indigenous foods. It emphasizes the importance of cultural practices in addressing health issues like diabetes and advocates for the revitalization of traditional foods. Furthermore, it narrates a personal healing experience where symptoms of body saturation were relieved without antibiotics, attributing the healing to non-antibiotic treatments. It acknowledges community activism and cultural revival efforts among the S'klallam Indian Band, particularly through reintroducing traditional foods feasts. Charles' initiatives have successfully improved living conditions and health among Native peoples.
Monica Charles
Published September 1, 2005
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Copyright (c) 2025 Monica Charles (Author)
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