Episode 7: Mea and Jean-Luc! Feeding Our Past, Nourishing Our Future
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- Cultura y sociedad
In this episode, Emnet and Mckela talked with Mea Johnson (Apache) and Jean-Luc Pierite (Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana). Mea and Jean-Luc are both members on the Board of Directors for the North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB). Per their website: NAICOB has provided cultural, social, educational, and professional related services to the New England Native American community for 50 years. Themes of this episode include cultural preservation through food, the importance of centering Native American culture and joy, as well as how community led initiatives hold great power to make huge changes in our food system. We also have a discussion about what makes something radical and whether recognizing our humanity is part of that.
Transcription of this episode!
Music: "Roof Over My Head" performed by The Northwest Kid and Dozy. 2019.
In this episode, Emnet and Mckela talked with Mea Johnson (Apache) and Jean-Luc Pierite (Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana). Mea and Jean-Luc are both members on the Board of Directors for the North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB). Per their website: NAICOB has provided cultural, social, educational, and professional related services to the New England Native American community for 50 years. Themes of this episode include cultural preservation through food, the importance of centering Native American culture and joy, as well as how community led initiatives hold great power to make huge changes in our food system. We also have a discussion about what makes something radical and whether recognizing our humanity is part of that.
Transcription of this episode!
Music: "Roof Over My Head" performed by The Northwest Kid and Dozy. 2019.
52 min