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FOOD, INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE,AND THE DIGITAL WORLD, Traditional food…
FOOD, INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE,AND THE DIGITAL WORLD
Muckleshoot: Food Sovereignty
Traditional Foods & Knowledge (Valerie Segrest , TEDxRainier)
Salmon and mountain berry meadows are important to Coast Salish food systems.
Traditional foods connect communities to the land and their ancestors.
Declining salmon runs and disappearing berry meadows threaten food traditions.
Respectful Relationship with Land & Water (Valerie Segrest, TEDxRainier)
Salmon and cedar teach lessons about generosity and abundance.
Caring for the environment also means caring for community wellbeing.
Food sovereignty depends on maintaining healthy relationships with nature.
Food Sovereignty (Valerie Segrest, TEDxRainier)
Indigenous communities have the right to define their own diets.
Traditional foods are connected to cultural identity and self-determination.
Food sovereignty goes beyond simply having access to food.
Food as Medicine (ArcGIS StoryMap)
Traditional foods support physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.
Harvesting and sharing food strengthens community relationships.
Cultural memories and experiences are part of nourishment.
Suquamish: Harvesting & Sharing
Traditional Food Program (ArcGIS StoryMap)
Reconnects Tribal members with ancestral knowledge of plants and foods.
Uses the Tend, Gather, and Grow curriculum.
Offers plant classes, apothecary activities, and food preservation workshops.
Family stories help pass traditional food knowledge to younger generations.
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Commercial vs. Non-Commercial Uses (Suquamish Tribe , Shellfish Hatchery; Tribal Fisheries Regulations)
Commercial: Shellfish harvesting can provide income and support community economic wellbeing.
Non-commercial: Traditional foods are also harvested for subsistence and cultural purposes.
Both uses depend on responsible resource management.
Clam Bakes & Cultural Sharing (Suquamish Tribe, About the Tribe)
Clam harvesting is an important cultural tradition.
Clam digs and bakes bring community members together.
Sharing traditional foods helps maintain connections across generations.
Stewardship of Land & Water (Suquamish Tribe, About the Tribe)
Healthy marine ecosystems are essential for traditional food practices.
Protecting shellfish resources supports future generations.
Harvesting traditions reinforce cultural responsibility toward the environment.
Digital Knowledge and Community Control
Digital Storytelling (ArcGIS, Native Plants & Foods StoryMap)
Interactive maps document Indigenous food programs and partnerships.
Stories help share traditional knowledge across communities.
Digital platforms connect educators and Indigenous organizations.
Digital Learning (OMSI, Roots of Wisdom; Tulalip News)
Interactive exhibits teach visitors about Indigenous ecological knowledge.
Recorded stories allow community members to share their experiences.
Technology can support cultural education and knowledge preservation.
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Food Sovereignty (NCAI, Tribal Food Sovereignty Advancement Initiative)
Tribal nations have the right to define their own food systems.
Communities should have access to culturally essential and nutritious foods.
Food policies should support Tribal priorities and future generations.
Indigenous Knowledge & Community Authority (INFO 353 , Data Sovereignty Connection)
Indigenous communities should guide how their knowledge is shared.
Some cultural knowledge may require specific permissions or protocols.
Digital accessibility does not automatically mean unrestricted use.
My Personal Connections
INFO 330: Databases can organize cultural information, but ethical access matters.
UI/UX Design: Digital exhibits should reflect Indigenous communities' perspectives.
Biomedical Informatics: Nutrition programs should recognize the importance of traditional foods.
INFO 353: Digital storytelling connects to previous discussions of Indigenous Data Sovereignty.
Tulalip: Traditional Foods and Healing
Tulalip Wellness Garden (ArcGIS StoryMap)
Community space where people learn about native plants.
Elders share their cultural knowledge and gardening experience.
Encourages intergenerational learning and community participation.
Food, Health & Cultural Identity (OMSI, Rediscovering Native Foods)
Loss of access to traditional foods has affected Tribal members' health.
Reconnecting with native plants supports cultural wellbeing.
Indigenous knowledge contributes to approaches to health and nutrition.
Rediscovering Native Foods (OMSI, Rediscovering Native Foods)
Tulalip community members are reconnecting with traditional foods and medicinal plants.
Organic gardening helps restore access to culturally meaningful foods.
Traditional knowledge and Western science support culturally appropriate healthcare.
Roots of Wisdom Exhibit (Tulalip News, Hibulb Cultural Center)
Features recorded stories and interactive computer activities.
Shows how Indigenous knowledge and Western science can complement one another.
Shares Tulalip perspectives on harvesting, gardening, and environmental challenges.
Zuni: Farming and Water Conservation
Traditional Foods & Agriculture (Civil Eats)
Zuni gardeners grow crops such as onions, chiles, squash, and tomatoes.
Waffle gardens provide food for families.
Surplus harvests can be shared with other community members.
Harvest Dance & Gratitude (Zuni Tribal Archives)
The Zuni Harvest Dance celebrates the coming harvest season.
Younger and older generations participate together.
Dance helps maintain cultural traditions and community relationships.
Traditional Waffle Gardens (Civil Eats)
Sunken square planting beds surrounded by earthen walls.
Walls help retain soil moisture and conserve water.
Traditional farming method adapted to Zuni Pueblo's dry climate.
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Passing Down Indigenous Knowledge (Civil Eats)
Jim Enote learned waffle gardening from his grandmother.
Curtis Quam gardens with his family to preserve traditional knowledge.
Gardening can help younger generations learn the Zuni language.
Traditional food practices depend on respecting and caring for the environment.
Both preserve Indigenous food knowledge through community education.
Digital technology helps share Indigenous knowledge across generations.