Food for the soul

As Cree communities have moved away from a traditional foods, based on hunting and local plants, studies have shown that rates of diabetes have risen. Some in the Cree community also say that the change in diet and lifestyle has had an effect on the spiritual health of the people.

In our last installment of our series on northern food, Quebec AM's Julia Caron brings us her conversation with Eric House, General manager of the Chisasibi Business Centre, about the community's relationship with the land.

Previous stories:

• Wild about wild mushrooms (November 29th, 2011)
• Greenhouse gardens in Northern Quebec (November 28th, 2011)