Native Food Perspectives
empowers the Indigenous communities by breaking historical trauma and reclaiming indigenous food through cooking, teaching, and integrating food and health into the whole person.
Brought to you by the Indigenous Food Chef
aandakii gweki-biimaadazi
a.k.a. Christina
My Grandmother & Family born and raised in Redby, most of them left this earth at an early age , due to alcoholism, diabetes, obesity and heart disease.....
Health Education is key!
aandakii gweki-biimaadazi, also known as Christina Valtierra, has been cooking for many years and
traveling to different reservations and areas, experimenting with elk, bison, and more.
Christina is passionate about cooking fresh game; she can filet a fresh caught fish while talking
to you about diabetes and heart disease prevention.
Christina was trained and mentored with Dream of Wild Health to further her knowledge with
Indigenous Foods. Food is an important part of the Native culture - Native Food Perspectives takes the
traditional flavors and recipes and prepares them with fresh ingredients and an emphasis on nutrition.
Learn how to reclaim health through strengthening the whole being - mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Learn how to reclaim health through physical activity, fitness and meal planning
Community Events
Powwows
Ceremonies
Weddings
Graduations
Church events
Christina has been a valuable resource used many times to walk along side women
in our program through teaching about Indigenous foods and health awareness.
she is confident and knowledgeable
Maret - Community Member
Minnesota