Health Wellness Nutrition Food Systems Native American Communities. Dr. Wanda Agnew, PhD, RD-LRD United Tribes Technical College Faculty - Nutrition and Foodservice Dept. Extension Nutrition Educator 701-221-1734 wagnew@uttc.edu January 20. 2015 http://landgrant.uttc.edu/resources/ UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1
Who am I? not Indigenous to this continent But, I am experienced: - Indian Health Services - Tribal WIC as Consultant - Tribal Diabetes Program employee - Trainer with FNS Mt Plains Region WIC and FDPIR - Staff and faculty with Tribal College (United Tribes Technical College) - ND Department of Health WIC and HICFA - Local Public Health Dietitian - Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Farmer, Gardener, Cook, etc. UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2
MUST REMEMBER Don t be what you isn t Just be what you is Cause if you what you isn t Then, you isn t what you is! Apologetically and humbly continue this presentation UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE 3
Disparate Unintentional Injuries Early Heart Disease Type 2 Diabetes Suicide UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE 4
Poverty Generational Trauma Depression Addictions Self-Value Foster Care Systems Educational Systems Rates of Abuse UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE 5
Dismantling mid to late 1800 Intentional Buffalo Slaughter Reservation Systems Flooding and damming of the Missouri River System Non-honored Treaties COLONIZATION! UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE 6
Lakota Values Prayer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usdvhw7wvck Respect Caring and Compassion Honesty and Truth Generosity and Caring Humility Wisdom. Read more at http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/10/03/7 -lakota-values-are-difficult-adhere-today-157168 UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE 7
SOVEREIGNTY Independent Unique Alone Tribal Country Constitution Flag Sovereign UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE 8
In order to get where we want to be, we need to know where we are, and from where we came! Indigenous Sovereign Nations within the United States? In order to create viable, vibrant Native communities that incorporate the important cultural traditions of Native food systems into everyday life and economies we must first understand The indigenous food history The current food systems The potential opportunities that lie ahead to support healthy food to support healthy people!
The past Intentionally dismantled food systems supported food insecurity for Native Americans Until the 1950s, malnutrition and hunger were the primary food issues facing tribes as they lived on reserves (rations) Native American diets from the 1920s into the 1950s found staples to be meat, white flour, beans, sugar, and coffee or tea New diseases Type 2 diabetes, early heart disease, depression, infant death, childhood obesity
FOOD CALENDARS LAKOTA Spiritually Important Food = Buffalo ANISHINAABE Spiritually Important Food = Wild Rice & Syrup SAHNISH Spiritually Important Food = Corn, Beans, Squash
1994 s? (1862) Tribal College Land Grant Status MISSION: to improve the quality of life through culturally appropriate and scientifically based education that will strengthen Tribal communities, sustain natural resources, and promote healthy lifestyles for citizens of Tribal nations. VISION: to establish a premier Land Grant Program team that provides culturally distinct, innovative education that inspires Tribal citizens to improve all aspects of life. The foundation of our value and belief system is the Native American Circle of Life, the Medicine Wheel embracing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. VALUES: Cultural diversity Respect for all people Respect for the land and Mother Earth Relevant, research-based knowledge Lifelong learning
UTTC 1994 Land Grant Philosophy FOOD IS MORE THAN SOMETHING TO EAT! AND CONNECT MOTHER EARTH TO HEALTH THROUGH THE KITCHEN TABLE!
UTTC LAND GRANT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES supporting food sovereignty Goal 1: The UTTC Land Grant Program (Endowment, Extension, Education and Research) is an educational resource for Tribal citizens, communities, and colleges. Goal 2: The Extension program delivers relevant, research-based food, land and agriculture education that has a positive impact on the health and well-being of all citizens. Goal 3: The Education (Equity) program prepares students for a career in Tribal settings and for off reservation employment opportunities. Goal 4: The Research program works with partners to investigate, study, and experiment in the areas of food, family/community life, and agricultural sciences. agriculture sciences.
UTTC Extension Education relevant, research-based food, land and agriculture education focusing on culture & positive impact. Nutrition Education Agroecology Education
NUTRITION EDUCATION landgrant.uttc.edu/resources 2 FTEs master level or Licensed-Registered Dietitian (LRD) nutrition educators prepare print and electronic resources curriculum and presentations food safety (Cooks Camps or ServeSafe CEU classes) food gathering food preparation food storage Hunger family meals including breastfeeding child care and parenting youth programming nutrition in the garden, farmers markets, winter markets fitness relating to wellness & sports nutrition worksite wellness individual Medical Nutrition Therapy and bike share programs and Sacred Tobacco Use Policy
Agroecology Education 2 FTEs botany or horticulture trained/experienced plan and facilitate community education Gardens (16) & advice private and community hoop house and greenhouse use sustainable and local food systems landscape design using plants orchard management Native plants (medicinal and edible) youth programming Farmer s markets potato variety studies (nutrient, taste, and growth) maize sustainability and seed saving squash breeding & youth education
Equity/Education Nutrition & Foodservice Degree www.uttc.edu/acedemics/nutrition Foodservice & Culinary Arts 61 CREDITS Intro to Computers 3 Speech 3 Composition 3 First Year Exp Seminar 1 Career Success 2 Wellness& Healthy Living 1 First Aid/CPR 1 GPE (fitness) as Advised- 1 HUMANITIES 3 MATH 3 Intro to Psychology 3 Intro To Nut & Food 2 Culinary Calculations 3 Managing Food Protection 3 Diabetes Mother Earth 3 Food Science 3 Quantity Food Production 4 Culinary Fundamentals 3 Fundamentals of Nut 3 Medical Nut Therapy 3 Nutrition Life Cycle 3 Managing Food Op 4 Culinary Baking 3 Practicum I/II 3 POTENTIAL TO delete Nutrition through the Lifecycle and ADD a business class focusing on customer service Nutrition & Wellness 77 CREDITS Funds. of public speaking 3 Composition 3 FIRST YEAR EXP. SEMINAR 1 Career Success 2 Wellness and Healthy Living1 First Aid/CPR 1 Intro to Fitness 1 HUMANITIES 3 GENRAL MATH 3 Intermediate Algebra 4 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Gen. Chemistry 1&2/lab 8 Intro to Psychology 3 Intro To sociology 3 Intro to Computers 3 Intro to NUT & Foodservice 2 Managing Food Protection 3 Diabetes and Mother Earth 3 Food Science and Cook Skills3 Quantity Food Production 4 Fundamentals of Nutrition 3 Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 Nutrition & Life Cycle 3 Managing Food Operations 4 Community Nutrition 3 Practicum I or Practicum II+3 ELECTIVES Case study critical thinking 1 POTENTIAL TO delete Community Nutrition and ADD Plant Systematic
Land Grant Research (IRB & Peer Review Publications) USDA- Nutrient Composition of Northern Plains Native American Plant Foods". Peer-review published. CDC - Can Tribal College students be successful learners taking Nutrition and Foodservice courses on-line? USDA - Nutrient assays and propagation of Juneberries USDA - Screens to Nature: Berry research USDA - Merging Traditional Knowledge with Science (field assays) USDA - Life Skills at a Tribal College (using ND FCS standards) USDA BAT: Broadening Achievement Together - STEM USDA NIFA AFRI - Plant Breeding for Sustainability and Seed Sovereignty SARE Youth Educator Squash Breeding for Sustainable Food Systems
Future = Assessment and Policy Access to food as a basic human right. Elimination of hunger and food insecurity. Build local food self-reliance and thriving local economies. Create democratic food system with a role for production. Support food systems to be equitable and socially just. Develop sustainable production and distribution systems. Teach young (food production and preparation). Connect community issues through food traditions. Preserve and celebrate culture through food.
UTTC Responsibilities Maintain existing mother earth, health and kitchen table coursework and community education programs Lifeskills at a Tribal College Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Institute Training for current Tribal employees FDPIR, etc Continuing Education using culturally relevant food sovereignty messaging MOTHER EARTH FOOD SOVEREIGNTY & HEALTH Greater Promotion of Resources to schools and Tribal governments Small Farmer Projects & Education Internships for high school students in Agroecology SHARE! NETWORK! COLLABORATE! SHARE!
Role of workers coming into * sovereign communities *communities of poverty *communities where treaties were broken *communities that house Generational Trauma, Depression, Addictions WE MUST: (Know Community Values) - Ask - Listen - Learn - Build Report - Respect - Care - Be Patient In order to get where we want to be, we need to know where we are, and from where we came! People do not care how much we know until they know how much we care! 22
Questions Dr. Wanda Agnew, PhD, RD-LRD Land Grant Programs United Tribes Technical College 701-221-1734 wagnew@uttc.edu http://landgrant.uttc.edu/resources/