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A restaurant kitchen can be an intimidating place. Women, especially, complain about abuse or misdirected anger they’ve had to endure in the mostly male-dominated industry. One Indigenous chef started her own catering company after witnessing physical violence at work. Another was told women were only good for making pastries. An upcoming webinar aims to celebrate the accomplishments of Indigenous women chefs, who turn to cultural values and healing while nourishing people with food and knowledge. We’ll hear about how they are carving a space for themselves and an alternative to toxic work environments.
Guests:
Crystal Wahpepah (Kickapoo and Sac and Fox) – chef and owner of Wahpepah’s Kitchen
Dr. Lois Ellen Frank (Kiowa) – chef and owner of Red Mesa Cuisine, LLC and an award-winning cookbook author
Kimberly Tilsen-Brave Heart (enrolled citizen of the Oglala Sioux Tribe) – executive chef of Etiquette Catering Company
Loretta Barrett Oden (Potawatomi) – chef from Oklahoma, creator and host of “Seasoned with Spirit: A Native Cook’s Journey,” an Emmy award-winning PBS mini-series
Break 1 music: Ukiuq (song) The Jerry Cans (artist) Inuusiq (album)
Break 2 music: Imiqtaq (song) Riit (artist) Self-titled EP (album)
