Indigenous Foods

You won't find wheat flour, cane sugar or dairy on the menu at Owamni, winner of the 2022 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant. The Minneapolis eatery is co-owned by Sean Sherman, a.k.a. the Sioux Chef, and Dana Thompson, and the idea is to serve and elevate Indigenous foods before colonization. It's an example of how tribal ecological knowledge can be used in the struggle against climate change. Watch the inspiring video to see how Sean and Dana launched Owamni and how traditional Native farming can benefit both the health of the land and its people. Read more: At the Best New Restaurant in America, Healing Is Part of the Experience

Indigenous Foods

Owamni Elevates Indigenous Foods With Its Decolonized Menu

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Indigenous Foods

Owamni Elevates Indigenous Foods With Its Decolonized Menu

The Story Exchange

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