Mission 

To advance Indigenous peoples’ food sovereignty by centring their knowledge, traditions, and leadership in nutrition research and practice, thereby strengthening wellbeing, resilience, and sustainability. 

Background 

Indigenous peoples across the globe face unique challenges to their food sovereignty due to colonization, land dispossession, environmental degradation, and systemic inequities. Despite this, Indigenous food systems remain vital to health, culture, and ecological balance. This Task Force brings together Indigenous and allied scholars to document, promote, and protect Indigenous foodways, ensuring their recognition in global nutrition agendas. 

Key Objectives 

• Strengthen research and documentation of Indigenous food systems. 

• Support knowledge sharing across Indigenous communities and global nutrition science. 

• Influence policy to safeguard Indigenous food sovereignty. 

• Build partnerships that empower Indigenous leadership in nutrition research. 

Leadership Team 

• Chair: Dr. Treena Delormier (Mohawk, Kahnawà:ke), Canada 

• Supported by an international, Indigenous-led membership across the Americas, Oceania, and beyond.