Author Talk: Pātaka Kai - Growing food sovereignty

We face a biodiversity crisis and a climate meltdown. Our food systems are broken, our soils are depleted, and our seeds are owned by global corporations. The mainstream response to these crises drowns out the Indigenous perspectives and solutions that offer pathways to ecological, cultural and socio-economic sustainability as well as greater connection to food in our everyday lives. 

This book salutes Indigenous food heroes from across Aotearoa and Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa whose inspiring stories show how change begins locally and on a small scale. 

This author talk by verified Hua Parakore farmers, activists, Indigenous researchers and Indigenous food sovereignty leaders Jessica Hutchings and Jo Smith, Pātaka Kai encourages a return to indigenous values and practices to achieve kai sovereignty and wellbeing for Mother Earth and her people. 

Whether you're a foodie, a gardener, interested in sustainable living and food-growing or just curious, do come along.

Signed copies of the book, Pātaka Kai will be available for sale and there will also be light nibbles provided by organic grocery store, Brown Owl Organics.

This event has been generously sponsored by The Friends of the Rotorua Library and is part of Te Aka Mauri Family History Month.

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