Bloomberg American Health Initiative
Bloomberg American Health Initiative
Bringing Native Food Back to Native Communities
Bringing Native Food Back to Native Communities
Bringing Native Food Back to Native Communities
Thursday 12th September 2024
Discover how Livy Lewis and Kelly Pingree are bringing Native foods back to Wyoming's Wind River Reservation with a USDA grant.
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Episode Overview
- USDA grant supports child nutrition programs with indigenous foods.
- Training and technical assistance for school nutrition staff.
- Reviving traditional diets to improve health in Native communities.
- Supporting local food businesses like fish smoker Chris Warren.
- Connecting cultural heritage with modern nutrition practices.
Reconnecting to the land and our foodways not only helps us heal our physical bodies, but also our spiritual body.
In this episode of The American Health Podcast, you'll hear from Bloomberg Fellow Livy Lewis and her colleague Kelly Pingree as they share their inspiring journey to bring Native foods back to the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. Through a USDA grant, their organisation, the Center for Popular Research, Education, and Policy, aims to support four school districts on the reservation with training and technical assistance for school nutrition staff.
This initiative is part of a broader mission to reconnect Native communities with their traditional foodways and improve overall health and well-being. Livy and Kelly dive into the significant challenges faced by Native communities, including high rates of food insecurity and diet-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease. They explain how the loss of traditional diets has impacted their communities and why restoring these foodways is crucial for both physical and spiritual healing.
One of the standout stories is about Chris Warren, a local fish smoker who received funds to expand his business, helping both the community and the ecosystem by harvesting invasive trout. This episode is packed with heartfelt anecdotes and practical insights, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in public health, food systems, or Native American culture. Tune in to learn how Livy and Kelly's work is not just about food—it's about cultural revival and community resilience.
Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that highlights the power of community-driven solutions.