Removal & Relocation with Becky Webster
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Following removal and relocation of the mid-1800s, Native communities found ways to adapt and preserve their foodways in the face of disruption. Each community’s journey is unique. This episode focused on the story of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. With our guest Becky Webster—Oneida attorney, farmer, and seed keeper—we'll talk about the way they are revitalizing their food traditions through seed saving, cooperative growing, and participating in local barter markets. Topics covered in this episode: Min 1:45: Meet Becky Webster of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Min 3:37: Mid-1800s removal and relocation Min 10:55: Journey of relocation for Becky’s community Min 14:25: Rebuilding Oneida food ways in Wisconsin Min 16:57: Ukwakhwa: Tsinu Niyukwayay^thoslu Min 20:04: Beans, Becky’s favorite food to grow Min 23:21: About the grower’s cooperative Ohelaku Min 27:50: The barter market Min 32:09: Meaning of food sovereignty to Becky Min 36:02: What would Becky bring to a feast honoring all her relations? Spirit Plate is part of the Whetstone Radio Collective. Learn more about this episode of Spirit Plate at www.whetstoneradio.com, on IG and Twitter at @whetstoneradio, and YouTube at /WhetstoneRadio. Guest: Becky Webster (@ukwakhwa)
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