Events.
FAST Blackfeet-Growing Health Program: On the Land-Survival Foods
FAST Blackfeet's Growing Health Program introduces community tribal members to learn how to identify plants in season, learn traditional harvest methods, and learn about traditional and modern uses of the plants we identify.
This On the Land workshop will be lead by Christen Falcon who will share the knowledge she has about plants available in the East Glacier area.
Christen, "Aa'tsi soo Koomosa'ki," is an Indigenous foods diet researcher and co-owner of Backpacker's Ferry, a Blackfeet owned and operated ecotourism shuttle business based on the East side of Glacier National Park. Her work focuses on enhancing community wellness and restoring traditional food and stewardship practices.
Seasonal Eating
Spice up your routine and eat fresh!
Join FAST Blackfeet at Sukapi Lodge for a fun, hands-on cooking class where we will whip up delicious, budget-friendly meals using the best ingredients of the season.
Bring your appetite, connect with your neighbors, and take home healthy habits (and recipes!) your whole family will love
Growing Health- Garden Pests & Risk Management
Protect your harvest at the FAST Blackfeet Growing Health Garden Pests and Risk Management workshop.
Community members can learn about different ways to protect the garden from pests, disease, and weather conditions. Learn about natural, food-safe pest deterrents and creative ways to keep your garden healthy this growing season.
Materials and supplies provided.
Nutrition Education: Cooking Class
Join FAST Blackfeet and the Blackfeet Tribal Historic Preservation Office for a class on Blackfeet foodways, focusing on bison.
This class connects to preservation work that uses archaeology and cultural evidence to help show the long history of Blackfeet presence on this land and why that history continues to matter today.
On The Land Workshop: East Glacier
FAST Blackfeet's Growing Health Program introduces community tribal members to learn how to identify plants in season, learn traditional harvest methods, and learn about traditional and modern uses of the plants we identify. This session will be an introduction to harvesting etiquette and protocols of the Blackfeet. Youth who are interested in learning about harvesting are highly encouraged to attend this workshop.
Nutrition Education: Cooking Class
The Nutrition Education team is hosting an exciting, live cooking event at the Sukapi Lodge Mental Health Center.
Come watch professional nutritionists demonstrate how to prepare a delicious meal, taste test fresh recipes, and pick up easy tips for healthy cooking at home.
Full date and time details will be announced soon, so please keep an eye out for official signup information.
On The Land Workshop: Sweet Pine
FAST Blackfeet's Growing Health Program introduces community tribal members to learn how to identify plants in season, learn traditional harvest methods, and learn about traditional and modern uses of the plants we identify. This session will be an introduction to harvesting etiquette and protocols of the Blackfeet. Youth who are interested in learning about harvesting are highly encouraged to attend this workshop.