New in Field Notes: "Decolonizing Recovery through Native Foodways"
Chef Nephi Craig combines his passions for cooking and Native American Food sovereignty to support others in his tribe who are recovering from substance abuse disorder.
Dear Friends,
This week we profile Nephi Craig, a prominent Native American chef of White Mountain Apache and Diné (Navajo) heritage. Craig, who can also be seen in the wonderful documentary film “Gather,” is not only a leader in the growing movement toward restoring Indigenous food sovereignty, he also shares his own story of addiction recovery—and his skills in the kitchen—with others in his tribe who are in recovery.
I hope you’ll enjoy reading the latest addition to our Field Notes section, “Chef Nephi Craig: Decolonizing Recovery through Native Foodways,” by Carrie Back.
We’ll continue to add to our Fall issue on “Native American Craft: The Southwest" through mid-November. Each Friday, we’ll release a feature story, short article, mini-documentary, photo essay, or podcast. While most offerings will be related to some aspect of our theme, we also present a few stories on other topics each quarter, so that there's always something for everyone.
In the meantime, I hope you'll always find something intriguing to read, watch, or listen to within our pages—currently free of charge, and free of ads. We welcome your thoughts via email, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Thank you for reading and sharing our stories, for donating to our cause when you can, and for being such a loyal part of the Craftsmanship community.
Sincerely,
Todd Oppenheimer
Editor & Publisher, Craftsmanship Quarterly
Native American Craft: The Southwest
In our first issue on Native American craft, which we hope will be joined by others in the coming years, we look at the unusually rich and varied craft traditions of some of the Southwest’s Indian tribes. These communities rarely let outsiders see much of their cultural practices, but thanks to the tireless work of a few New Mexico writers and others, who have spent years developing relationships with members of the region’s tribes, we can offer you a glimpse into the work of some remarkable Indigenous artists and artisans.