We asked these members of I-Collective, an organization of indigenous chefs and activists, how they're spending Thanksgiving.
From an early age my dad instilled in me a love and respect of the land, plants, animals, and people. In the summer he’d take us pole fishing. We’d traverse the back roads of the Red Lake Reservation of Anishinaabeg in northern Minnesota where I grew up, scouting for blueberries, looking for deer trails. We’d go around checking on the wild rice that grows in lakes and streams.
Thanksgiving is a trying time for many in the Native community. Historically we’ve had our traditions and foods held in contempt by Americans—they have slaughtered our bison and drained the lakes we depend on for survival. It wasn’t until 1978 that the American Indian Religious Freedom Act gave our way of life legal protections. This is why a lot of us, when asked to supply recipes for picture-taking and publicity around Thanksgiving—we’re hesitant.
I’m doing my best to heal and trust. Food and healing go hand in hand. No matter what our walk in life, it’s our food memories with our families and communities that bring us a deep and powerful sense of kinship, well-being, and togetherness. This Thanksgiving, my advice is to celebrate your dependence on the food you eat, and show your food respect. Don’t be afraid to tell it: Thank you. I love you. I respect you.
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