NIQIPIAQ: To Eat Real Food
explores how Alaska Native subsistence traditions sustain culture and values, capturing powerful stories of resilience as communities face a changing climate and strive to preserve ways of life for future generations.
The Story
Niqipiaq: To Eat Real Food explores the importance of traditional subsistence practices in Arctic Alaska Native communities. The film takes the viewer out on the sea ice with a hunting crew and into family and community spaces where traditional foods are harvested, prepared, stored, and enjoyed.
As communities witness drastic environmental changes, the need to protect traditional food systems becomes more urgent for future generations. Niqipiaq delves into how these practices are central to cultural identity, health, and sustainability. It also highlights the challenges these communities face from climate change, processed food dependence, and the importance of revitalizing traditional foodways.
