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MOTHER EARTH | Etino̲ haˀ Ohwęjadeˀ
FOOD SYSTEM

Goal: Develop a FOOD SYSTEM of sustainable production and

equitable access.

Positive Change Impacts

Stewardship (page 18) Culture & Tradition (page 28)
Tending to our crops and Building our skills of hunting and
entering our forests to hunt growing deepens understanding of
nurtures relationships with our ceremonies, many of which are
mother earth based on timing of planting
and harvesting
Participatory
Decision Making (page 40) Employment (page 74)
Gathering over healthy food to A growing food production
discuss community issues can sector can create jobs that
nourish our traditions of good are healthy, fulfilling, and that
minded consensus building connect people with nature

Healthy Lifestyles (page 94) Economic
We can improve many chronic Self-Reliance (page 80)
disease issues by building a food Sustainable food production
system based on traditional diets can economically sustain us in a
way that is harmonious with the
environment

Strong Families (page 58) Public Facilities (page 66)
Greater food system knowledge Integrating gardens and food
supports families to take greater forests into building designs
responsibility for their health can create public facilities
that celebrate our skills as
horticulturalists

Community Member Responsibilities

• Get your food from a local grower or hunter if possible
• Convert a portion of your lawn into a vegetable garden and compost, learn how to hunt and fish sustainably
• Learn the ceremonies that help us understand planting and harvesting
• Share a local, traditional meal with your family and neighbours
• Volunteer with food bank and other community food initiatives

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