INDG 1130

Food systems and food sovereignty are deeply connected to Indigenous well-being and relationship to the land, both historically and in the present. Food systems and agriculture are also intertwined with the history of colonialism in Canada. At the same time, Indigenous knowledge and land stewardship practices have provided the foundation for many areas of sustainable agriculture including agroecology, organic agriculture, permaculture, and regenerative agriculture. This course will use a land-based learning approach to explore Indigenous food systems as an integral part of sustainable agriculture. Using examples from local First Nations as well as cases across Canada, students will learn about historic and contemporary factors that impact Indigenous food systems and food sovereignty and consider the significance of reconciliation in the context of food systems. This course is cross-listed with AGRI 1130. Students may earn credit for only one of these courses.