‘It's an incredibly exciting time’ - ICT

“I think there is not only an interest in renewed ancestral recipes, but also there’s been this wonderful uptick in people figuring out their own way,” Terry said. “You know,

I don’t just have to eat wild rice with berries and maple syrup. I am capable of like elevating this or transforming it or there’s so much food science to be relearned about all of these ingredients. It’s actually an incredibly exciting time.”

The Indigenous food sovereignty movement has helped elevate awareness of the benefits and importance of traditional foods, Terry said.