Impact of Assistance Programs on Indigenous Ways of Life in 12 Rural Remote Western Alaska Native Communities: Elder Perspectives Shared in Formative Work for the “Got Neqpiaq?” Project

Walch, Amanda; Ohle, Kathryn; Koller, Kathryn R.; Alexie, Lucinda; Lee, Flora; Palmer, Lea; Nu, Jennifer; Thomas, Timothy K.; Bersamin, Andrea

doi:10.1080/22423982.2021.2024679

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“…This could be due to cultural norms of having a negative association attached to food stamps. A negative association with food assistance has been reported in interviews in other rural communities in Alaska due to the belief that food assistance programmes may negatively impact younger people’s motivation or the need for traditional methods of getting food [ 23 ]. Additionally, it was found that there were no school or tribal gardens in the communities, although other types of community gardens were considered to be important.…”

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Traditional food security and food sovereignty in the coastal region of South-Central Alaska

Nyholm,

Walch,

Redmond

2024

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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A food assessment questionnaire was completed by Alutiiq and Eyak peoples of the Chugach Region of Alaska in 2016–2017. This questionnaire, conducted by the Chugach Regional Resource Commission, gathered 87 responses from adults residing in seven communities. The questions related to traditional food systems, food security, and food sovereignty and were organised into six sections: Community Food Resources, Diet and Health, Culture, Organisation and Governance, Food Resources, and Natural Resources and Environment. Nine questions directly addressed food sovereignty. Results revealed the importance of traditional food sources in the communities, foods that are not readily available or are difficult to access, resources that are useful to improve traditional food security, health problems that are perceived to be caused or exacerbated by the lack of traditional foods in the area, traditional foods commonly consumed, and barriers from accessing traditional foods. Additionally, recommendations for improving food systems and addressing barriers are provided.

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Traditional food security and food sovereignty in the coastal region of South-Central Alaska

Nyholm,

Walch,

Redmond

2024

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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“…Mucioki et al [ 35 ] and Pindus et al [ 33 ] reported on the FDPIR, which was established to specifically offer food assistance to rural First Nations communities. Although concerns have been raised around the impact on government programs on First Nations traditional ways [ 56 ], the monthly food boxes were shown to be a major food supply for many food-insecure families and communities. A key lesson is that a more “food sovereign” approach and integrating traditional foods may enhance food security and effectively address the needs of communities [ 33 , 35 ].…”

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Programs Addressing Food Security for First Nations Peoples: A Scoping Review

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Access to food is a right that every individual must have to ensure a standard of living that is sufficient for maintaining good health and wellbeing. This review, developed and implemented by a team of First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, aimed to scope the literature on programs addressing food security for First Nations peoples in Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand, Canada, and the United States of America. Collectively, First Nations groups share continued traumas, disadvantages, and devastation brought upon them as a result of British colonisation. Despite the impacts of colonial conquest, the resilience of First Nations peoples continues through the fight for self-determination, sovereignty, equity, and equality. Three databases and grey literature were searched from 2010. Two reviewers completed screening, data extraction, and critical appraisal. Nine food security programs were included in this review. Five were from the United States of America and four from Canada, with no program from Australia or Aotearoa/New Zealand meeting the inclusion criteria. The programs that appear to be most suitable for addressing food security for First Nations peoples were participatory in design, had community governance, integrated cultural knowledge and food systems to increase the accessibility and availability of cultural foods, incorporated educational components, and utilized collaborations among various agencies. Findings showed that while it is important to address short-term emergency food relief, the aim should be sustainable food security through a longer-term system and policy change underpinned by co-designed research and evaluation.

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“… 25 Examining Pathways from Food Insecurity to Safer Sex Efficacy Among Northern and Indigenous Adolescents in the Northwest Territories, Canada [ 60 ] Food insecurity in Northwest Territories adolescents indirectly affects their sexual well-being, emphasizing the need for holistic interventions addressing sexual and mental health in the context of poverty. 26 Impact of Assistance Programs on Indigenous Ways of Life in 12 Rural Remote Western Alaska Native Communities: Elder Perspectives Shared in Formative Work for the “Got Neqpiaq?” Project [ 61 ] Alaska Native Elders express concerns about the impact of government assistance on Indigenous culture, calling for considerations in meeting food security and education needs without disrupting traditional practices. 27 The use of traditional climate knowledge by the Iraya Mangyans of Paluan, Mindoro, Philippines [ 62 ] Iraya Mangyans possess rich traditional climate knowledge (TCK), derived mostly from nature observations.…”

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Analysis of Food Security of Older Rural Indigenous People in Latin America and the Caribbean

Hernández-Moreno,

Vásquez-Palma,

Gutiérrez-Gutiérrez

et al. 2024

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Food insecurity is a critical issue in the Americas, with severe impacts in the Caribbean, Mesoamerica, and South America, particularly affecting older adults in Indigenous and rural contexts where it intersects with poverty, gender, and ethnicity. This study aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the current research about food insecurity among older Indigenous adults in Latin America and the Caribbean. A comprehensive literature review was conducted, utilizing specific search queries and the population, intervention, comparison, and outcome (PICO) strategy across multiple databases to identify the pertinent studies. The findings indicate an increase in academic output on this topic since 2018, with significant emphasis on the interplay between climate change and food insecurity. The review highlights the importance of developing targeted food programs, reforming policies, and fostering collaboration between academia and local communities to implement practical interventions. Despite the growing body of literature, a notable research gap persists in rural areas of Latin America and the Caribbean. This study underscores the necessity of balancing the geographic distribution of research and emphasizes the preservation of cultural practices and the adaptation of public policies to support traditional food practices. It advocates for culturally sensitive interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration to formulate comprehensive strategies. The originality and value of this study lie in its focused analysis of older Indigenous adults, contributing crucial insights to the international literature on food security.

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Impact of Assistance Programs on Indigenous Ways of Life in 12 Rural Remote Western Alaska Native Communities: Elder Perspectives Shared in Formative Work for the “Got Neqpiaq?” Project

Cited by 6 publications

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Traditional food security and food sovereignty in the coastal region of South-Central Alaska

Traditional food security and food sovereignty in the coastal region of South-Central Alaska

Programs Addressing Food Security for First Nations Peoples: A Scoping Review

Analysis of Food Security of Older Rural Indigenous People in Latin America and the Caribbean

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