Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – The Menu: King Philip Corn, the healing power of Natoncks Metsu, and remembering Terrol Dew Johnson

Native America Calling

Danielle Greendeer (Wampanoag) is on a quest to build awareness of King Philip corn, or weeâchumun, a red corn variety once grown by Northeastern tribes, but was targeted for destruction more than 300 years ago during the King Philip War.

Jason Vickers (Nipmuc) just opened his own catering and personal chef business in Seattle. Natoncks Metsu is the culmination of his connection to food sovereignty that helped him overcome substance abuse and homelessness.

We remember Tohono O’odham food sovereignty advocate Terrol Dew Johnson with someone who worked closely with him.

They’re all part of this year’s final edition of The Menu hosted by Andi Murphy.

GUESTS

Tristan Reader, associate professor of practice in the University of Arizona School of Geography, Development and Environment and in the Department of American Indian Studies

Danielle Greendeer (Wampanoag), seed keeper, culture keeper, and food sovereignty expert

Jason Vickers (Nipmuc), chef and owner Natoncks Metsu

Mentioned in the show: Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story by Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry and Alexis Bunten

Break 1 Music: ABE [Joe Silva Remix] (song) Chuck Copenace (artist) Oshki Manitou (album)

Break 2 Music: The Opening (song) Chuck Copenace (artist) Oshki Manitou (album)