Research to share
At Ala Le Manuia, we support Pacific researchers to share their work, through books, community resources and storytelling.
New book!
Exploring Indigenous Foodways Amidst Global Shifts
From the rich food traditions of Samoa, Tonga, and Aotearoa, to comparative insights from the Coastal and Interior Salish peoples of North America, this book looks at how colonialism, globalisation, and climate change have shaped—and continue to challenge—traditional foodways.
Sneak peek into the chapters and Authors!
The Evolving Traditional Societies and Impact on Indigenous Foodways — Ridvan Tupai-Firestone and Nia Aitaoto
The Typology of the Pacific Region and Foodways — Penina Hitti and Ridvan Tupai-Firestone
The Nourishing and Healing Power of Samoan Foodways — Justice Firestone, Sera Tapu-Ta’ala, and Ridvan Tupai-Firestone
The Social Role of Food in Tongan Society — Layla Latu and Tahila Hokafonu Latu
Kai Māori – The Evolution of an Indigenous Foodways in Aotearoa — Lisa Te Morenga and Nikki Renall
Historical and Contemporary Food Practices of the Coastal and Interior Salish Peoples — Blakely Brown and Joshua W. Brown.
The ebook version is available at Amazon and you can click here to go to purchase it.
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