Degree Type
Thesis
Date of Award
2009
Degree Name
Master of Architecture/Master of Community and Regional Planning
Department
Community and Regional Planning
First Advisor
Tara L. Clapp
Second Advisor
Clare Cardinal Pett
Abstract
Though work in community food systems is increasing, and food seems to be on everyone's lips as a topic of conversation and debate, there is a significant lack of research on efforts in Native American communities in the United States to (re)construct their food systems in culturally appropriate ways. Linking literatures of food sovereignty, civic agriculture, and food systems planning, this research represents a first attempt to understand and learn from five Native Food Systems orgnanizations. Utilizing an open-ended interview format with key organizational leaders, the research offers a comparative analysis of their programs and initiatives. This research is intended to educate both Natives and non-Natives about Native food system (re)building, and also provides much-needed case studies for the community food system movement in general. Several recommendations are suggested to help existing and emergent Native Food Systems organizations. As this research is in its infancy, an extensive consideration on areas for future research is also offered.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31274/etd-180810-500
Copyright Owner
Breann Ashlie Leann Bye
Copyright Date
2009
Language
en
Date Available
2012-04-30
File Format
application/pdf
File Size
133 pages
Recommended Citation
Bye, Breann Ashlie Leann, "Native food systems organizations: strengthening sovereignty and (re)building community" (2009). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 11121.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/11121