B.C. Indigenous chef introduces cooking classes [Video]

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Chef Paul Natrall has been helming kitchens for over 15 years, mastering a particular cuisine that few have had the pleasure of sampling and even fewer have experienced cooking themselves.

That’s soon about to change, as the man behind Indigenous food truck Mr. Bannock gears up to bring cooking classes for First Nations fare on the road.

Little Spirit Moon, named as a nod to the 13 moons significant in Indigenous culture, is a travelling food lab designed to be taken to schools and work offices around Vancouver.

“The idea is to have a little pop-up kitchen, where I can travel and teach about Indigenous foods, traditional ingredients, and how to preserve them and cook with them,” said Natrall.

Whether at the crux of team building exercises, office parties or high school classes, the food truck’s aim is to educate the wider community on Indigenous culture …