Embrace more of your culture; decolonize the mind; be more with the earth.
Related knowledge
Food
Corn
Food, Health Conditions
Traditional Foods
Birth
Birth and Babies
Health Conditions:
Reproductive Health
Food
Three Sisters
Health Benefit:
Blood sugar regulation, Diet/Nutrition, Cardiovascular health
Health Conditions:
Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease
Andrea's story
Interview
Corn, Beans, and Squash
Andrea shares a story about corn, beans, and squash.
Interview
Colonial Disruptions to Diet and Nutrition
Andrea discusses the role of colonial disruptions to traditional diet and nutrition for Indigenous health. She discusses the imposition of processed foods and how that has led to current health issues such as diabetes.
Story
Personal Birth Strength
Andrea shares a story of her birth story as a story of strength. She also discusses the challenges of modern maternal health and the need to support midwives and improve women's reproductive health.
Story
Traditional birthing
Andrea shares a traditional birthing story.
Story
Three Sisters
Andrea shares that corn, squash, and beans - the three sisters- are a perfect example of working together without losing each other’s individuality. They have a purpose environmentally and nutritionally.
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