Navigating Canada’s food system: The experiences of racialized immigrants in Edmonton, Alberta

This research project will examine the experiences of racialized newcomers living in Edmonton, Alberta, who are living in food insecurity, a state where people have inadequate amounts and/or inappropriate types of food. Current research has studied food security more broadly; however, risk is higher among certain groups including individuals who are Black, Indigenous, or persons of colour. By engaging with culturally diverse people, this study will show and raise awareness of how their higher food insecurity risks require different solutions to meet their food needs. The partner organization, Multicultural Health Brokers, will benefit from this partnership, because they will be able to use the findings to help teach the public of how food insecurity is caused. It will also help in teaching people ways they can help to address cultural food security.

Faculty Supervisor:

Elizabeth Onyango

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Partner:

Multicultural Health Brokers Co-Operative Ltd

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Alberta

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