2024 – First Nations Health Authority: Environmental Public Health Services. Authors: Braden Etzerza, Jared Qwustenuxun Williams, Dawn Morrison.

In this report, three Indigenous writers share their rich perspectives and lived experiences regarding Indigenous food security and food sovereignty in the context of COVID-19 and climate change. This publication features stories that highlight the challenges and resilience of First Nations food systems during modern crises.

The authors share how the global pandemic and climate change are dual crises that worsened pre-existing social crises experienced by Indigenous peoples. As a culturally informed approach, the report uses the metaphor of the wild salmon moving across the territories in what is colonially known as BC. Like the salmon, communities continue to navigate their way upstream for more opportunities to reclaim and revitalize Indigenous food systems.

Go to resource: Social Consequences of Covid-19 and Climate Change on Indigenous Food Security and Food Sovereignty

Read FNHA’s news release and background about the report: New FNHA report examines the impacts of the pandemic and climate change on Indigenous food sovereignty and food security.