Brief - Strengthening Indigenous Food Systems - What is said in the Food Policy for Canada

FINAL EN_Brief - Strengthening Indigenous Food Systems Brief Strengthening Indigenous Food Systems What is said in the Food Policy for Canada “Priority outcome: Strong Indigenous food systems: To be co-developed in partnership with Indigenous communities and organizations. [...] The Food Policy for Canada will help advance the Government of Canada’s commitment to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, build new relationships based on respect and partnership, and support strong and prosperous First Nations, Inuit and Métis food systems – as defined by communities themselves.” “Action area (2019-2024): Support food security in Northern and Indigenous communities. [...] Actions will advance eorts towards Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples by strengthening First Nations, Inuit, and Métis food systems, recognizing the importance of food to Indigenous culture and well-being, and, in so doing, supporting Indigenous food self-determination.” “Principles: Reconciliation. [...] Reconciliation begins by acknowledging how historic Government policies have disrupted these food systems, and ensuring that decision-making going forward: Adopts a distinctions-based approach to ensure that the unique rights, interests and circumstances of the First Nations, the Metis Nation and Inuit are acknowledged, armed, and implemented. [...] It was suggested that Indigenous perspectives should be considered in the development of the AgLS and other initiatives related to the Food Policy for Canada.