About the Book: Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of
North America
Growing up on Pine Ridge Reservation, Sean Sherman always knew that the food of
the Oglala Lakota tribe was rich in flavor and deeply connected to the natural
environment. But as a chef, it took a mid-career revelation to recognize the
absence of Native American cuisine in the modern culinary scene. Since then, hes
been on a mission to understand and highlight these beautiful and diverse foods
and traditions that have continued to thrive through the centuries.
Now a leading figure in the Indigenous food movement, he guides readers