Introduction to Indigenous Foods and Cooking: Bannock and Beyond

Learn how to make bannock and local berry compote, exploring traditional Indigenous foodways in this free cooking demo seminar and webinar
About this Event

Join the Choices Nutrition Team in Kitsilano, or tune in from home via YouTube livestream, for a special hybrid cooking seminar and live demonstration featuring bannock and a local berry compote.

This interactive session combines hands-on cooking instruction with a discussion of traditional Indigenous foodways and the important role local Indigenous foods play in health, nutrition, culture, and community. Participants will learn how to prepare bannock and berry compote while exploring broader conversations about traditional foods, their nutritional value, and their significance within Indigenous food systems.

Drawing on personal and family connections to Indigenous food traditions, we'll share examples of traditional Indigenous foods and recipes, discuss their place in healthy eating today, and highlight resources for those interested in further learning.

Whether attending in person or online, participants will leave with practical cooking skills, a new recipe to enjoy at home, and a deeper appreciation for Indigenous foodways and food knowledge.

🍽️ Live Cooking Demo + Livestream Access

In This Session, You'll Explore:

• How to prepare bannock from scratch
• Techniques for making a simple local berry compote
• Traditional Indigenous foodways and their connection to food, culture, and community
• Examples of local Indigenous foods and ingredients
• The role of traditional foods in health and nutrition
• Indigenous-inspired recipes and ideas for home cooking
• Resources for continuing your learning about Indigenous foods and food systems

What to Expect

For in-person attendees:

• A live cooking demonstration led by the Choices Nutrition Team
• Complimentary samples of both featured recipes
• A Nutrition Buck (coupon) for every attendee
• Opportunities to ask questions and participate in discussion
• A welcoming and interactive learning experience

For livestream attendees:

• Real-time access to the full cooking demo and presentation
• The ability to participate through live chat
• Practical recipe ideas and educational resources

Why Attend

Part of our Monthly Nutrition Workshop Series, this hybrid event offers an opportunity to learn through food. By combining a cooking demonstration with discussion and education about traditional Indigenous foodways, participants will gain practical kitchen skills while deepening their understanding of Indigenous foods, nutrition, and food knowledge.

🪑 Attendance is free. Join us in Kitsilano or register for the livestream to participate from home.