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Traditional animal foods of indigenous peoples of northern North America : the contributions of wildlife diversity to the subsistence and nutrition of indigenous cultures

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Kuhnlein, Harriet V., Humphries, Murray M. Montreal, QC: Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment, McGill University , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

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Author: Kuhnlein, Harriet V.; Humphries, Murray M.

Place of Publication: Montreal, QC

Publisher: Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment, McGill University

Publication Date: 2017

Subjects: First Nations; Canada; Nutrition; Ecology; Biodiversity; Nutritive Value; Meat; Food; Anthropology, Cultural

Notes: "This web publication has the purpose to describe and to reference the published literature on traditional animal foods known and used by Indigenous Peoples of northern North America."

Language: English

Material Type: Website; Online

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

Location: Internet

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Luschiim's plants : traditional Indigenous foods, materials and medicines

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Charlie, Luschiim Arvid, Turner, Nancy J. Madeira Park, BC: Harbour Publishing , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB55 C478l 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"In this unprecedented collection of botanical information, over 140 plants are categorized within their broad botanical groupings: algae and seaweeds, lichens, fungi and mushrooms, mosses and liverworts, ferns and fern-allies, coniferous trees, deciduous trees, shrubs and vines, and herbaceous flo…

Author: Charlie, Luschiim Arvid; Turner, Nancy J.

Place of Publication: Madeira Park, BC

Publisher: Harbour Publishing

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: xiii, 274 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Ethnobotany; Plants, Medicinal; Medicine, Traditional; Indigenous Canadians; First Nations; British Columbia; Popular Work

Abstract: "In this unprecedented collection of botanical information, over 140 plants are categorized within their broad botanical groupings: algae and seaweeds, lichens, fungi and mushrooms, mosses and liverworts, ferns and fern-allies, coniferous trees, deciduous trees, shrubs and vines, and herbaceous flowering plants. Each entry is illustrated with a colour photo and includes the plant?s common, scientific and Hul'q'umi'num'; names; a short description; where to find it; and cultural knowledge related to the plant. Additional notes encompass plant use, safety and conservation; the linguistic writing system used for Hul'q'umi'num'; plant names; as well as miscellaneous notes from interviews with Luschiim." - Back cover

Notes: A Hul'q'umi'num' (Cowichan) Ethnobotany - Top of cover

ISBN: 9781550179453

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB55 C478l 2021

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Medicines to help us : traditional Métis plant use : study prints & resource guide

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Belcourt, Christi, Flamand, Rita (translator), Burnouf, Laura (translator), Richardson, Rose. Saskatoon, SK: Gabriel Dumont Institute , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB55 B427 2007

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Belcourt, Christi; Flamand, Rita (translator); Burnouf, Laura (translator); Richardson, Rose

Place of Publication: Saskatoon, SK

Publisher: Gabriel Dumont Institute

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xv, 80 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps ; 23 cm

Subjects: Ethnobotany; Plants, Medicinal; Medicine, Traditional; Indigenous Canadians; First Nations; Popular Work; Pictorial Works

ISBN: 9780920915790

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB55 B427 2007

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Plants and medicines of Sophie Thomas : based on the traditional knowledge of Sophie Thomas, Sai'Kuz Elder and Healer

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Young, Jane, Hawley, Alex, Thomas, Sophie. Prince George, BC: University of Northern British Columbia , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QV766 P714 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Young, Jane; Hawley, Alex; Thomas, Sophie

Place of Publication: Prince George, BC

Publisher: University of Northern British Columbia

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: iv, 82 p. : ill., ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Plants, Medicinal; Ethnobotany; First Nations

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QV766 P714 2002

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Braiding sweetgrass : indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants

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Kimmerer, Robin Wall. [Minneapolis, MN]: Milkweed Editions , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB 55 K49 2013

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Kimmerer, Robin Wall

Place of Publication: [Minneapolis, MN]

Publisher: Milkweed Editions

Publication Date: 2013

Subjects: First Nations; Plants; Plant Preparations; Ethnobotany; Medicine, Traditional; Nature; Ecology; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781571313560

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB 55 K49 2013

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Braiding sweetgrass for young adults : indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants

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Kimmerer, Robin Wall, Gray Smith, Monique, Neidhardt, Nicole (ill.). Minneapolis, MN: Zest Books , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB55 K49 2022

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

"Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation" -- Provided by publisher

Author: Kimmerer, Robin Wall; Gray Smith, Monique; Neidhardt, Nicole (ill.)

Place of Publication: Minneapolis, MN

Publisher: Zest Books

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 304 pages : illustrations; 21 cm

Subjects: First Nations; Plants; Plant Preparations; Ethnobotany; Medicine, Traditional; Nature; Ecology; Popular Work

Abstract: "Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation" -- Provided by publisher

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781728458991

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB55 K49 2022

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Held by the land: a guide to indigenous plants for wellness

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Joseph, Leigh. New York: Wellfleet Press , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB55 J83 203

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Joseph, Leigh

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Wellfleet Press

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: 192 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Indigenous Peoples; Plants; Plant Preparations; Ethnobotany; Medicine, Traditional; Popular Work

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781577152941

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Status: Processing

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB55 J83 203

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USDA database for the isoflavone content of selected foods : release 2.0

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Bhagwat, Seema, Haytowitz, David B, Holden, Joanne M. Beltsville, MD: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service , 2008.

Audience: Professional

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Author: Bhagwat, Seema; Haytowitz, David B; Holden, Joanne M

Corporate Author: Nutrient Data Laboratory (U.S.)

Place of Publication: Beltsville, MD

Publisher: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

Publication Date: 2008

Subjects: Isoflavones; Phytoestrogens; Food Analysis; Nutritive Value; United States Department of Agriculture

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Edible and medicinal plants of Canada

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MacKinnon, Andrew. Edmonton, AB: Partners Publishing | Lone Pine Publishing, Inc. , 2014.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QV766 M158 2014

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: MacKinnon, Andrew

Place of Publication: Edmonton, AB

Publisher: Partners Publishing; Lone Pine Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 448 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Plants, Edible; Plants, Medicinal; Medicine, Traditional; Canada; Handbook

ISBN: 9781772130027

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Victoria Library; Vancouver Library

Call Number: QV766 M158 2014

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Traditional food guide : for Alaska native cancer survivors

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DeCourtney, Christine A. Anchorage, Alaska: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N9 T763 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: DeCourtney, Christine A

Place of Publication: Anchorage, Alaska

Publisher: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 142 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - diet therapy; Nutrition Therapy; Food; Diet - ethnology; Cooking; Cookbook; First Nations; Survivors; Alaska; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780615196671; 0615196675

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 N9 T763 2008

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Indigenous healing : exploring traditional paths

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Ross, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Group , [2014].

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: WA300 R823 2014

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Ross, Robert

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Penguin Group

Publication Date: [2014]

Physical Description: xxi, 322 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Social Determinants of Health - history; Social Factors; Minority Health - ethics; Minority Health - history; Indigenous Canadians - history; Indigenous Canadians - legislation & jurisprudence; Health Services, Indigenous; Cultural Characteristics; Canada; First Nations

ISBN: 9780143191100

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: WA300 R823 2014

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Our edible roots : the Japanese Canadian kitchen garden

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Japanese Community Volunteers Association (Tonari Gumi). [Vancouver, BC?]: Japanese Community Volunteers Association , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N9 J35 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

The Japanese Canadian kitchen garden is full of surprises. Easy to grow and nutritionally dense, fresh Japanese vegetables enable you to experience the authentic flavour of Japanese dishes. This book showcases growing and foraging tips, recipes (including vegan options), guides to using Japanese in…

Corporate Author: Japanese Community Volunteers Association (Tonari Gumi)

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Japanese Community Volunteers Association

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 157 p. : col. ill. ; 16 cm.

Subjects: Vegetables; Plants, Edible; Cookbook; Gardening - methods; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: The Japanese Canadian kitchen garden is full of surprises. Easy to grow and nutritionally dense, fresh Japanese vegetables enable you to experience the authentic flavour of Japanese dishes. This book showcases growing and foraging tips, recipes (including vegan options), guides to using Japanese ingredients and stories from seasoned gardeners.

ISBN: 9780978337810

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 N9 J35 2018

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Wisdom engaged : traditional knowledge for Northern Community well-Being

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Edmonton, AB: Polynya Press , 2019. 1st ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA300 J67 2019

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Editor: Johnson, Leslie Main

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: Edmonton, AB

Publisher: Polynya Press

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: xiv, 402 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Patterns of Northern Traditional Healing; v. 3

Subjects: First Nations; Indigenous Canadians; Healthy Lifestyle; Medicine, Traditional; Plants, Medicinal; Spiritual Therapies; Canada; Popular Work

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781772124101

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WA300 J67 2019

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Krause's food and the nutrition care process

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[St. Louis, MO]: Elsevier , 2011. 13th ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WB400 K91 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Mahan, L. Kathleen; Escott-Stump, Sylvia; Krause, Marie V

Edition: 13th ed.

Place of Publication: [St. Louis, MO]

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: 2011

Subjects: Nutrition Therapy; Diet Therapy; Food; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena

ISBN: 9781437722338

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WB400 K91 2011

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Feast for all seasons: traditional Native Peoples' cuisine

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George, Andrew, Jr., Gairns, Robert. [Vancouver, BC]: Arsenal Pulp Press , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N9 G347 2010

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: George, Andrew, Jr.; Gairns, Robert

Editor: Rev. ed., 2nd printing

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC]

Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 151 p. : [16] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: First Nations; Cooking; Nutrition Therapy; Cookbook; Popular Work

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781551523682

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 N9 G347 2010

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Drum in one hand, a sockeye in the other: stories of Indigenous food sovereignty from the Northwest Coast

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Cote, Charlotte. Seattle: University of Washington Press , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA300 C843 2022

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Cote, Charlotte

Place of Publication: Seattle

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: xxi, 184 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series: Indigenous confluences

Subjects: First Nations; Health Status - British Columbia; Food; Human Rights; Popular Work

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9780295749525

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WA300 C843 2022

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Oncological functional nutrition : phytochemicals and medicinal plants

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San Diego, CA: Academic Press , 2021.

Audience: Professional

Contents:; 1. Cancer epidemiology -- 2. Molecular and therapeutic bases of cancer -- 3. Macro and micronutrients in cancer prevention and treatment -- 4. Phytochemicals in cancer treatment -- 5. Medicinal plants as potential functional foods or resources for obtaining metabolites with anticancer ac…

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Editor: Campos, Maira Rubi Segura; Ortega, Armando Manuel Martin

Place of Publication: San Diego, CA

Publisher: Academic Press

Publication Date: 2021

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Neoplasms - diet therapy; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Phytotherapy; Plants, Medicinal

Abstract: Contents:; 1. Cancer epidemiology -- 2. Molecular and therapeutic bases of cancer -- 3. Macro and micronutrients in cancer prevention and treatment -- 4. Phytochemicals in cancer treatment -- 5. Medicinal plants as potential functional foods or resources for obtaining metabolites with anticancer activity

ISBN: 9780128198285; 9780128198292

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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