Chef Sean Sherman: A Journey of Indigenous Food Preservation and Promotion

This chapter introduces Chef Sean Sherman, the 2023 recipient of the Julia Child Award, and highlights his achievements as a chef, educator, author, and activist in preserving and promoting indigenous foodways. It discusses his upbringing on Pine Ridge Reservation, his research on Lakota foods, and the importance of capturing and preserving indigenous culture. The chapter also addresses the distortion of Native American history, the significance of modern indigenous foods, and the need for food access in tribal communities.