The Northern Michigan University Center for Native American Studies is now in the midst of the implementation phase of the Decolonizing Diet Project. The DDP research subjects have been adhering to their meal and excercise plans since March 25, 2012. While we have put forth great effort to prepare for this phase, we realize that there may be some things that still need tweaking. The master food list is located on the DDP Group Site. We will continue updating food provider information as we go along, and will announce opportunities to join food consultants on various outings as they become available.

We would like to say chi-miigwech (many thanks) to those who have supported our project thus far including Northern Michigan University, the US Forest Service, the Cedar Tree Institute, the Kewenaw Bay Indian Community, and several businesses (please see the list of supporters at the DDP Group Site). If you or your organization would like to donate to this project (whether in the form of food, equipment, or cash), or if you have any questions about the DDP, please contact Dr. Martin Reinhardt, principal investigator, at (906)-227-1397, or email: mreinhar@nmu.edu

We wish everyone the very best on this exciting adventure.


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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Fasting

I have begun fasting today after lunch, and will end my fast on Sunday. I have fasted in a traditional Anishinaabe Ojibway way three times before, but this time will be a bit different since it is focused on the DDP. The next four days will give me time slow down and relax as I prepare to begin the DDP. I will have water and cedar tea during the fast. Although I won't be coming into the office, I do invite other DDP participants and supporters to stop by and visit with me during the fast. I will be at the old McDonald elementary school at KI Sawyer in the travel trailer. You can just drive around back of the school and park near the outdoor basketball court. I will have a fire going, and we can share some cedar tea and take a tour of the school. I will not be checking my email or taking phone calls until Sunday evening, so please be patient until I am able to get back with you. I wish everyone the very best as you begin the DDP in your own way.  
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