Food for Thought(ful Resistance)

Corn: a symbol of colonization, resistance and resilience.

It permeates much of our lives and tells us a lot about our diets, our history and our food systems. From its sacred roots in Indigenous traditions to its role in revolutions and fueling colonization and capitalism, corn's story is as complex as it is captivating.

Join us for an evening of virtual cooking and conversation where we’ll explore the history of corn and draw analogies to how resistance shows up on the plate. Our guides will be Joshna Maharaj, a chef, author, and activist working on improving post-secondary food systems and Chandra Maracle, community leader, teacher and advocate, whose work has focused on “feeding the good mind” with the Haudenosaunee concept of ka’nikonhri:yo (good mindedness).

Chandra and Joshna’s discussion will focus on Thoughtful Resistance: how eating intentionally can rebuild health, knowledge, a culture of care and ultimately whole food systems. Thoughtful resistance in food systems challenges the concept of individualism and helps us cultivate a culture of care and connectedness.

If you’re frustrated with the food on your campus or community, come learn how to connect your feelings to resistance and go from education to action to food sovereignty. We will share details about DevOur Campus, the first student-focused food conference, which will be held at Concordia June 19-20, 2024.

La résistance est délicieuse!