Curated Cuisine: Sean Sherman on reclaiming Indigenous foods and traditions

Curated Cuisine is a monthly series examining all things edible, from the chefs cooking the food to the writers reviewing the recipes. Meet the people shaping the food industry, both local and national and enjoy a post-show bite inspired by the conversation.

James Beard Award–winning chef Sean Sherman has become one of the foremost voices in the Indigenous food movement, working to reclaim and celebrate the culinary traditions of Native communities across North America. In his cookbook, “Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America,” he explores the richness and diversity of Indigenous cuisines through recipes, history and the stories behind the ingredients and traditions that continue to shape them today. Sherman will join Tamika Francis, founder of Food & Folklore, for a conversation about Indigenous foodways, food sovereignty and the enduring connections between culture, community and the land.

Copies of the cookbook will be available to purchase from our bookstore partner Brookline Booksmith, Sherman will sign and guests will enjoy a bite from the book following the conversation.