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OS 10500 - Alaska Native Plants and Traditional Uses


(1) Provides an overview of Southcentral Alaska Native Plants and their traditional uses. Topics include food and medicinal uses, nutrient values, current research, harvesting and processing methods, and cultural perspectives. Students will gain basic knowledge of the Alaska food system and how Alaska  plants and Traditional uses promote food sustainability, healthy lifestyles, and holistic health. Class will discuss past and present Alaska Native diet patterns and identify the most common Traditional plants used for food and medicine in the Southcentral region.  This course incorporates active hands-on learning in a mix of field and classroom time. Offered Fall. Satisfies EE Personal Responsibility for Foundational Studies.



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