Affiliation:
1. School of Public Health Sciences University of Waterloo Waterloo Ontario Canada
2. Institute of the Environment University of Ottawa Ottawa Ontario Canada
3. Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics University of Ottawa Ottawa Ontario Canada
4. Département de médecine sociale et préventive Université Laval Quebec City Quebec Canada
Abstract
AbstractRecognizing that limited literature exists regarding food programs in northern Indigenous communities within Canada, this study draws on a range of sources to map and characterize existing food programs in these contexts. A secondary aim assessed the extent to which traditional food was offered through the identified programs, which has implications for cultural appropriateness and, in turn, food sovereignty. Peer‐reviewed articles and grey literature published between 2000 and 2022 were examined. Frameworks to guide methodologies include PRISMA‐ScR, Arksey and O'Malley, Levac et al., and Godin et al.'s grey literature search strategy. Inclusion criteria were food programs located north of the Northern Boundary Line, programs providing food access, and programs serving Indigenous communities. Data were synthesized based on program type, target population, and whether the program offered or incorporated traditional food. The review yielded 30 records wherein 46 unique food programs were identified and characterized into eight distinct program types. Program success of the identified programs depended on funding availability and continuity, staff/volunteer availability and retention (including program champions), and types of policies that impact traditional food provision. Findings are valuable to organizations and communities interested in using food programs to support Indigenous food security and sovereignty efforts.
Funder
Institute of Aboriginal Peoples Health
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Subject
Earth-Surface Processes,Geography, Planning and Development
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