7: Rematriation as Relational Practice with Alivia Moore and Kessi Kimball of the Eastern Woodlands Rematriation Collective

RAIR Digital Dialogues

In this episode we speak with Alivia Moore and Kessi Kimball from Eastern Woodlands Rematriation Collective -- a grassroots organization aiming to restore Indigenous food and kinship systems and the spiritual foundation of Indigenous livelihoods. Alivia Moore is a member of the Penobscot nation and the two-spirit community. They are a mother, child welfare advocate and co-founder of EWR focused on food systems in tribal communities across the US north-east. Kessie Kimball is a food provider from the Listuguj First Nations Mi'kmaq. Growing and sharing food in the community is the backbone of what she loves and what helps her build relationships for food sovereignty. Please check out more about Eastern Woodlands Rematriation collective online. They are an incredible group of caretakers, and we’re very grateful to Alivia and Kessie for sharing their experiences with us.