Co-Creating Relational Pathways Toward Indigenous Food Sovereignties in Treaty 7 Territory

Summary

This study explores how Indigenous relationships with land, food, and culturally important places can support Indigenous food sovereignties across Treaty 7 Territory.

The project is being carried out in partnership with the Guardians of Sacred Lands, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members. Participants may choose to take part in land-based gatherings, seasonal harvesting activities, visits to culturally significant places, sharing circles, interviews, storytelling, surveys, and shared meals.

The goal is to learn from community experiences and support Indigenous-led efforts to strengthen land-based learning, cultural knowledge, stewardship, community wellness, and Indigenous food sovereignties. The project will also help develop community resources, educational materials, and other outputs identified as meaningful by participants and community partners.

Taking part in the research is completely voluntary. People may attend community gatherings without participating in the research, and research participants may choose which research activities they wish to participate in.

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 16 to 90

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

You may be eligible to participate if you:

1. Identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.
2. Are 16 years of age or older.
3. Are willing and able to provide free, prior, and informed consent.
4. Are interested in or involved in Indigenous foodways, land-based learning, stewardship of culturally significant places, or other Indigenous-led cultural heritage initiatives in Treaty 7 Territory.

5. Wish to share your experiences, knowledge, or perspectives through one or more research activities, such as land-based gatherings, interviews, sharing circles, or surveys.

Exclusion criteria:

You are not eligible to participate if you:

1. Do not identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.
2. Are younger than 16 years of age.
3. Are unable or unwilling to provide free, prior, informed consent.

Some cultural or ceremonial activities may also have participation limits based on guidance from Elders, Knowledge Keepers, or community Protocols.

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Additional information

Contact information

Chelsea Rozanski, PhD

Principal investigator:

Jennifer Leason

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB26-0920