You eat Indigenous foods everyday

This is a quick summary of a fantastic article by Intercontinental Cry.

A lot of what you eat today is thanks to the ingenuity of Indigenous peoples. From the corn in your tortillas to the potatoes you mash, these staples of global cuisine were cultivated and perfected by Indigenous communities long before they made their way across the world. However, the peoples who developed them are rarely credited, and their agricultural legacies are often exploited by corporate interests.

This article highlights ten examples, including tomatoes, quinoa, and cacao, to show how deeply our diets are rooted in Indigenous knowledge. It also makes a powerful case for food sovereignty—the movement to reclaim ancestral crops and build food systems that resist exploitation and industrial monocropping. Ultimately, the article argues that by respecting and supporting Indigenous foodways, we can not only honour their contributions but also build a more resilient and sustainable global food system for everyone.

Read this great article on Indigenous foods here.