“The Forest and the Seaweed”: Gitga’at Seaweed, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and Community Survival

Traditional food systems are an integral part of peoples’ cultures and lifeways. Foods provide far more than calories and nutrients; they help define the identity and heritage of a people. Gathering and ob­ taining food is a primary occupation in land-based societies, and the knowledge required for food procurement is an essential component of peoples’ Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Wisdom (TEKW).