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Traditional Indigenous Meals in Schools | Richmond News
A groundbreaking initiative is bringing authentic Indigenous meals into public schools across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina, thanks to a $500,000 USDA grant. Led by the Traditional Eastern Woodlands Foodways Alliance, the program partners with chefs, nutritionists, and students to serve culturally accurate dishes like turkey wild rice soup and three sisters stew — not just “inspired” versions, but true traditional recipes. This goes beyond nutrition — it’s about food sovereignty, empowering tribes to reclaim control over their ancestral foods. With training for school staff and…
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