The Bad River Food Sovereignty Program is a joint program of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in northern Wisconsin, represented by Loretta Livingston, and University of Wisconsin-Extension Agent Joy Schelble. For the past five years, the program has re-educated tribal members on harvesting and preparing wild foods as well as growing food for the tribe in gardens and high tunnels. The program includes classes on cooking, food preservation, and native language. It has re-connected tribal youth and elders to their native heritage and wisdom while providing access to healthy food to help reduce type 2 diabetes, which has been prevalent on the reservation.

The Bad River Food Sovereignty Program is a joint program of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in northern Wisconsin, represented by Loretta Livingston, and University of Wisconsin-Extension Agent Joy Schelble. For the past five years, the program has re-educated tribal members on harvesting and preparing wild foods as well as growing food for the tribe in gardens and high tunnels. The program includes classes on cooking, food preservation, and native language. It has re-connected tribal youth and elders to their native heritage and wisdom while providing access to healthy food to help reduce type 2 diabetes, which has been prevalent on the reservation.

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