Indigenizing Food System Planning for Food System Resiliency

Tammara Soma, Chelsey G. Armstrong, Cedar Welsh, Samantha Jung, Clifford G. Atleo (Niis Na’yaa/Kam’ayaam/Chachim’multhnii), Belinda Li and Tamara Shulman

Journal of the American Planning Association, 2024, vol. 90, issue 3, 510-524

Abstract: Problem, research strategy and findingsPlanners conduct community food assessments for the purpose of supporting community food security efforts. However, assessments of community food assets, including their availability and access, are often limited in their consideration of ecological and cultural assets that are central to Indigenous food systems. Moreover, what are considered mainstream food assets may not reflect the everyday lived experiences of Indigenous peoples and traditional food sources. In this study we applied a citizen science–led photovoice food assessment, involving six Indigenous participants from Kitselas (Ts’msyen) First Nation in Canada. Using practice theory, the findings show how Indigenous concepts of relationality and reciprocity are intertwined in land-based food-related practices, which highlights the need for a holistic approach in documenting and planning around local food assets.Takeaway for practiceThe field of planning needs to respect and support Indigenous food sovereignty in planning policies. We recommend a more inclusive approach to community food assessment in planning, understanding how cultural food assets matter, and increasing community support to revitalize Indigenous food systems in culturally relevant ways.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1080/01944363.2023.2269147

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