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What organizations are striving to preserve and promote indigenous recipes?

Derald MacKaig

Hey there!

I came across your question about organizations that are working to preserve and promote indigenous recipes. I have to say, it's a great question and one that definitely deserves more attention. There are several organizations that are working towards this goal and I'd love to share some of them with you.

The first organization that comes to mind is Slow Food International, which is a global movement focused on promoting food that is good, clean, and fair, with a particular emphasis on traditional foods and recipes. They have a specific project called the Ark of Taste, which is focused on preserving endangered traditional foods from around the world. They have included many indigenous recipes from different cultures in this project, including Native American, Maori, and Aboriginal Australian recipes, to name a few.

Another organization that is doing great work in this area is the Indigenous Food Lab, which is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are working to revitalize indigenous food systems and cultures by educating people about indigenous foods, promoting traditional cooking techniques, and working with local farmers and food producers to source ingredients. They also have a program specifically focused on preserving and sharing indigenous recipes, which includes a recipe library and cooking workshops.

The Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance is another great organization that is dedicated to promoting and preserving indigenous foods and recipes. They work with tribal communities to support traditional foods and food systems, and they also have a specific program focused on preserving and sharing traditional recipes. They have published a cookbook called "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen" which features recipes and stories from indigenous chefs and food experts.

Finally, I would also recommend checking out the work of the First Nations Development Institute, which is focused on promoting economic development in Native American communities, including through food systems and agriculture. They have several programs and resources focused on indigenous food systems and recipes, including the Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative and the Native Food Sovereignty Alliance.

Overall, I think it's really important that we recognize and celebrate the traditional foods and recipes of indigenous cultures, both for their cultural significance and also for their potential health and environmental benefits. I hope these organizations give you some inspiration and ideas for how we can all support these efforts.

Take care!