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1.1: Unit One -
Personal Wellness
2.1: Dimensions of
Wellness
3.1: Healthy Eating
3.2: Traditional
Foods
4.1: Active Living
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PPZ3C – TRADITIONAL FOODS
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Some Traditional Foods
Ahnahkoonow (Cree), Aanahkonaa (OjiCree) bannock
Pehnehw (Cree) ptarmigan
Wapoos (Cree), Waapoos (OjiCree) rabbit
Shiishiip (Cree), Shiihshiip (OjiCree) duck
Wapistan (Cree) martin
Pine (Ojibwe, OjiCree) partridge
Amik (Ojibway) beaver
Nika (Ojibway) geese
Adik (Ojibway) caribou
Learning Goals
We are learning to
explore the dimension of physical wellness;
examine traditional foods that support wellness;
describe traditional foods once available and still available in our com
Read This
In the previous lesson we explored Canada's Food Guide to Healthy E
the daily requirements of each food group to maintain health. In this less
going to explore healthy eating in your culture, today and in the past.
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Have you ever wondered what life would be like if we didn't have the Inte
electricity, or even the convenience of the Northern Store, or other groce
your community? Lately, I have been thinking about whether I could surv
these things, especially without the food found at the grocery store. I wo
bananas, avocados, or even Cheezies because those are not things that
in my backyard. Would you and your family be able to survive if you were
the land for a year? Would you be able to survive without buying any pre
items (e.g., frozen pizzas, energy drinks, chips) from the store? How do
that our health would be affected if we didn't have access to these items?
Luckily, I live in a climate where we can grow many items throughout the
months that can last my family through the year if needed. When I asked
she said growing up we would hunt or fish, and then grow our own fruits
vegetables. We would preserve the meat or fish by freezing it, and we wo
preserve our fruits and vegetables by canning or storing in our root cellar
still buy grains (e.g., flour), and other small items, but those could be pur
the store (about 30 minutes away). Many of you live in a climate that is c
where I live, so the type of animals and produce will vary.
Today, you will be asked to share with me
information about the traditional foods eaten
in your community, or were eaten in the past.
Have fun with this activity, and use it as an
opportunity to learn a few new things from
your parents or elders. You may be surprised
to hear what your family ate! Can you
imagine what the history books will say about
the food we eat today?
A Traditional Diet
For thousands of years, Aboriginal people in Canada lived off the produc
land, rivers, lakes, and the sea. Survival in this land was a measure of su
in hunting and fishing, knowledge of native plants, and appropriate techn
food preservation. The menu would vary from coast to coast, by season,
different food enjoyed in that area. Although the traditional food habits va
people were able to select a nutritionally balanced diet. All Aboriginal gro
certain common elements – namely their reliance on meat and/or fish, a
diet supplemented with berries and wild greens, fairly low in fat, and with
possible exception of the Iroquois, a low carbohydrate diet. One of the be
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traditional Aboriginal foods is that they are usually lower in carbohydrates
simple sugar, which are important in conditions such as obesity and diab
The adaptability and ingenuity enabled Aboriginal
peoples to develop methods of transportation, food
preservation, and cooking to meet the challenge of
a harsh environment. Food was cooked simply, but
with great care.
Their intimate knowledge of indigenous plants
enabled them to make maximum use of plants for
food and medicine. Their great respect for plants
and animals and belief in living in harmony with
nature and others led to the wise use of plants,
animals, and fish. Very little food was wasted. Food
was considered sacred.
Today, many of the traditional foods are less
plentiful. With the growth of large urban centres and rural settlements, fo
availability has changed. People must travel further to hunt and fish. In s
the water has been contaminated with pollutants, such as mercury, forcin
look for alternatives.
Food habits have also changed in response to changing work habits, the
of refrigeration and freezer storage, and the growth of air transportation (
Wasaya). Further, a decrease in the traditional sources of food and the in
availability of store foods have also changed food habits.
While modern technology has created many timesaving benefits, it has
introduced soft drinks, chocolate bars, higherenergy, and lownutrient sn
For some, the resulting changes have led to careless food habits, increas
problems, and dental problems.
For more information about traditional harvesting, food use, and nutrition
of a traditional foods review the resource below. Note: Although the reso
developed for British Columbia, many of the same traditional foods can b
across our province.
Benefits of Traditional Foods
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There are several benefits of incorporating traditional foods into your diet
with, you can save money. You can usually obtain traditional foods at litt
cost, and you do not have to pay to have them flown in. There are also m
benefits to eating traditional foods. The benefits are listed below.
Good Nutrition Health Benefit
Less calories and saturated fat Improved weight control and heart
Less sodium Maintains healthy blood pressure
More iron Prevents anemia
More fibre Promotes heart health
More zinc Helps wound healing
More Vitamin A Supports vision
More calcium Helps build strong bones
The act of acquiring traditional food may also increase physical activity, w
know to be great for our physical wellness. In addition, eating traditional
provides cultural and social benefits. The activities involved in getting an
distributing traditional foods strengthen community and culture. For exam
about the social and cultural benefits of a feast. Overall, eating a tradition
contributes to many areas of personal wellness.
Read more about a report on the benefits of traditional foods here.
Extend your Learning
If you would like to learn more about traditional foods, review the food gu
various regions across Canada below. Think about what food items are d
BC Coastal
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Nunavik
Nunavut
Do This
Traditional Foods - KIHS
1. After watching the video above, brainstorm traditional foods found in y
community today and in the past. Research 5 traditional foods that your
that is no longer available or commonly eaten in your community. List 10
foods that you and your family still eat. Identify which food group each fo
belongs to. (15 marks) If you look at the other Food Guides in "Extend y
Learning" you may find examples of traditional foods found in your comm
Eaten in the Past (but not today)
Food Item Food Group
Still Enjoyed Today
E.g., Moose Meat and Alternatives
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2. Optional - Send me the translation of a traditional food in your commu
and I will add it to my list at the top of the lesson.
Assessment
This assignment will be worth 15 marks.
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