Tag: Traditional ecological knowledge

According to expert estimates, between 25% and 50% of Native American communities have some form of insect-eating tradition. These traditions, known as entomophagy, highlight a rich and diverse history of utilizing insects as a valuable food source, providing essential protein and nutrients across various North American tribes.

A recent study published in the *Proceedings of the National Academy of Science* revealed Indigenous peoples in what is now British Columbia actively cultivated beaked hazelnuts for at least 7,000 years. This discovery, along with extensive archaeological and historical evidence, confirms that Native Americans did eat hazelnuts and relied on them as a significant and deliberately managed food source.