In this episode of FEAST: Dish & Dialogue, Sean Sherman, James Beard Award-winning founder of NATIFS and a leading voice in the Indigenous food movement, shares his perspective on reclaiming Indigenous food systems and restoring the knowledge, traditions, and relationships to land disrupted by colonization.

Drawing from his experience as a chef and educator, Sherman explores how rebuilding Native foodways—from ingredients and techniques to community-driven models—can redefine Indigenous cuisine today. He offers a powerful framework for using food as a tool for education, healing, and long-term sustainability.

Recorded live at the FEAST Summit during the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, this episode highlights how revitalizing Indigenous foodways can strengthen communities, restore balance to our food systems, and shape a more connected and resilient future.