Thunderbird Partnership Foundation
Thunderbird Partnership Foundation
Ep 7: Food is Medicine -- with Chef Jenni Lessard
Ep 7: Food is Medicine -- with Chef Jenni Lessard
Ep 7: Food is Medicine -- with Chef Jenni Lessard
Thursday 9th June 2022
Join Metis Chef Jenni Lessard as she explores the healing power of Indigenous cooking and harvesting on the Mino Bimaadiziwin podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Chef Jenni Lessard: Healing Through Indigenous Cooking and Harvesting
I hope that people can integrate harvesting from the land into the healing process. Instead of just being in a building focusing on why you have an addiction, maybe you can get on the land and let some of these plant nations heal you too.
Imagine a world where food isn't just sustenance but a path to healing. That's the vision Metis Chef Jenni Lessard brings to life in this episode of the Mino Bimaadiziwin podcast. Chef Jenni joins Sherry for an engaging chat about how Indigenous cooking and harvesting from the land can be powerful tools for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
From her experiences running restaurants to her current role as an Indigenous Culinary Consultant, Chef Jenni shares her passion for integrating traditional practices into modern life. She talks about the importance of grounding food in the territory and land, and how wild harvesting can be led by Indigenous communities. Her stories highlight the vital role of Indigenous women in cooking and the significance of outdoor culinary traditions.
Chef Jenni believes that food is medicine and that reconnecting with plant nations can aid in the healing process. This episode offers a fresh perspective on how traditional cooking techniques can nourish not just the body but also the soul. Whether you're interested in Indigenous culture, culinary arts, or holistic healing, this conversation with Chef Jenni Lessard is a feast for the mind and spirit.