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Surviving the System: A History of Native American Life On the ‘Res’

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12. Food Security and Traditional Diets

12. Food Security and Traditional Diets
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The loss of traditional lands led to decreased access to Indigenous foods, forcing reliance on government commodities that often lack nutrition. Today, many Native communities are working to revive traditional agriculture, restore ancestral diets, and promote food sovereignty. These efforts strengthen health, culture, and resilience on the reservation (via Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance).

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