food and the aboriginal peoples of canada. history modern historians believe aboriginals arrived in...
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History Modern historians believe Aboriginals arrived
in Canada 10,000-30,000 years ago from Asia.
There are 3 main groups in Canada First Nations, Inuit, Metis 53 distinct languages are spoken Canada's Food Guide has been translated into
4 of the most common Aboriginal languages
The 6 Distinct Cultures in Canada
Woodlands People – hunt wild game, fish, trap, maple syrup
Plains People – nomadic (move around), buffalo
People of the Plateau – salmon, wild plants Pacific Coast People – fish salmon Yukon River Basin – nomadic hunters Inuit – severe weather, seal, caribou, berries
and plants in summer
Eating well with Canada's Food Guide: First Nations, Inuit and Metis
food guide tailored to reflect traditions and food choices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis,
reflects values and traditions such as food as a link to the land, to family and community and as an element of spirituality
uses a circle instead of a rainbow as the circle is important in aboriginal culture as a symbol of balance and the cycle of life
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/alt_formats/fnihb-dgspni/pdf/pubs/fnim-pnim/2007_fnim-pnim_food-guide-aliment-eng.pdf
Traditional Fruits and Vegetables
Squash (whole and canned) Corn (frozen) Fiddleheads and wild greens Berries (on the branch or frozen)
Traditional Meats
Beaver, caribou, rabbit, birds, moose, seal, and deer
Fish and shellfish Crab, mussels, clams, fish (whole or canned
Benefits of Traditional Foods
traditional foods have less fat, salt and sugar than many store-bought foods
they have essential nutrients that are needed for good health
during harvesting, people are being physically active
the spiritual and cultural importance of harvesting and eating traditional foods
Food Issues faced by Aboriginals
In many cases, Aboriginal people no longer have access to traditional foods
Fresh foods such as dairy and produce cost a lot in stores as they have to be flown in
New problems that previously did not exist: Obesity Diabetes (was rare before the 1950's) Heart Disease Dental Disease