The welcome call of “Mitji” can be heard by Mi’kmaw children, hungry workers, family, and friends when dinner is ready. This book is an invitation to celebrate and practice Mi’kmaq foodways: the recipes passed down from one generation to the next; how traditional foods and medicines are gathered, hunted, and cooked; and the lived experience of ancestors and Elders about how to nourish the spirit and body through Mi’kmaw culture and knowledge.
Mitji—Let’s Eat! offers over 30 traditional and popular Mi’kmaq recipes, arranged seasonally. Each recipe is contextualized with its origins, contributor information, food stories, and detailed preparation instructions. Throughout the book are short essays on Mi’kmaw cuisine, drawing a picture of how Mi’kmaq foodways were influenced by colonization and how food became and remains a significant vehicle of resistance. Whether a novice or well-seasoned cook, Mitji is a feast for the reader: a bountiful introduction to, and celebration of, Mi’kmaw cuisine.
Authors: Margaret Augustine & Lauren Beck
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing Limited
Publishing Date: April 9th, 2024
# of Pages: 151