Of Kimchi, Caribou - and Canadian Multiculturalism? An exploratory study

In this paper we argue that food – a basic life-necessity – should not be overlooked as a dimension of life-satisfaction. We use secondary sources and also empirical research to illustrate emergent dimensions of this topic: primarily in British Columbia, Canada. Other recent research suggests that,...

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Published in:ISSUES IN ETHNOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
Main Authors: Alan G Hallsworth, Alfred Wong, Eunyoung Christina Choi
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
French
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Published: University of Belgrade 2015
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.21301/EAP.v10i2.2
https://doaj.org/article/fdf59bc95cd040ec966e8e15916981dc
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Summary:In this paper we argue that food – a basic life-necessity – should not be overlooked as a dimension of life-satisfaction. We use secondary sources and also empirical research to illustrate emergent dimensions of this topic: primarily in British Columbia, Canada. Other recent research suggests that, among immigrant populations, life satisfaction in a multicultural society such as Canada is not just about getting a job. As people migrate, they move into a new environment that may, or may not, supply familiar necessities. The additional perspective here is that off-reservation access to appropriate food by First Nations is also considered.