This week on Good Medicine with Tyna Legault Taylor…
She shares her lifelong connection to plant and berry gathering, a tradition taught by her family and enriched through her husband’s teachings, and highlights the role of storytelling in preserving cultural knowledge and fostering pride among Indigenous youth. Tyna discusses her children’s book, Dad, Is It Time to Gather Mint?, which chronicles her son Joshua’s learning journey and the intergenerational wisdom passed down in her family, including the incorporation of Anishinaabemowin and Swampy Cree language in a glossary to support cultural learning.
Throughout the conversation, Tyna reflects on her broader work, including her academic focus on food and water justice, the collaborative process of creating her book, and the importance of community engagement. She emphasizes the healing power of traditional foods, sustainable harvesting, and being present in nature, connecting these practices to family well-being and cultural continuity. The discussion also touches on her plans for future books exploring seasonal traditions such as moose hunting, goose harvesting, and rabbit snaring, reinforcing the value of sharing knowledge, gratitude, and cultural practices across generations.
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