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Learn the story behind Winnipeg’s only authentic Indigenous dining spot. Plus, get a recipe for venison stew.

While resilience, resourcefulness, and leadership among Indigenous peoples is nothing new, meet the 10 Indigenous women leaders trailblazing their way to a better tomorrow, today. Whether in the realm of the environment, education, beauty, fashion, media, traditional cooking, and beyond, these women are affecting change, pushing for a more just world, and leading the way for future generations.

The cook-off was spearheaded by Indigenous Culinary of Associated Nations. Shawana, who is the chair of ICAN, cooked on camera alongside four other chefs: Christa Bruneau-Guenther, Paul Natrall, Marie-Cecile Nottaway, and Jenni Lessard.

Join renowned chefs from across Canada in a Facebook Special event on Thursday, May 14th at 12PM PDT / 3PM EDT for the Live Indigenous Chef Cook-Off.

"I have some key staff that are wanting to come back to work. They want to work hard with me and we're going to give it a go," said Feast owner Christa Bruneau-Guenther.

In Winnipeg, Manitoba, Christa Bruneau-Guenther’s restaurant, Feast, is challenging the under-representation of indigenous cuisine in Canada and providing life-changing jobs for members of her community.

In the West End is Feast Café and Bistro, the city’s renowned Indigenous restaurant with dishes rooted in First Nations ingredients from the land, such as Manitoba grass-fed bison, and bannock, a flat quick bread of grains, once, widely consumed by Indigenous peoples to stave off starvation.

Indigenous restaurateur hopes to build culinary bridges as part of TV's Wall of Chefs

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Chefs from across Turtle Island are reclaiming their roots and sharing their take on traditional foods.

Our people need some good healthy food, and they're displaced from their homes,' says restaurant owner

The quirky city in Canada's heartland is garnering cred for its fine culinary talent and booming bar scene.

Ottawa steps up support to ensure business booms for Indigenous women

A homeless artist who touched the heart of a local restaurateur is getting a proper goodbye thanks to the generosity of Winnipeggers.

A small painting of a bear sits on Christa Bruneau-Guenther’s mantel at home. It is the first piece of art she bought from Daniel James Martin four years ago and it now serves as a personal memorial to her late friend.

Daniel James Martin sold traditional art on the streets of Winnipeg, sometimes for as little as $20