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<\/a>\u201cHe will be inspiring, supervising, and guiding the others in this process,\u201d says Daiku. \u201cThis is the main body of the event. They will sample foods and pick up drinks at the coffee\/tea bar that we have. Then everyone will gather at the stage, some dessert will be served, and Richard Francis will give us some explanation behind the concept of cooking for reconciliation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Camosun Culinary Arts chair Steve Walker-Duncan is designing the menu in communication with Francis. Daiku says that the menu will be based on traditional methods, and that there will definitely be fish and traditionally eaten plants as well as maybe some wild animal, such as deer.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe whole idea of using food as a way of connecting people is common to all cultures of the world,\u201d says Daiku.<\/p>\n
This evenat is the first of its type that the program has been involved in; the students say that there have been many late nights and that the process has been one of trial and error, but they say that they are gaining a lot from it.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it\u2019s a pretty cool experience for us international students to be involved in an event like this,\u201d says Lois Macorol, another HGMT 286 student working on the event. \u201cInitially, I was wondering why they would entrust an event like this to students that don\u2019t hail from here, who are most likely learning of the topic of reconciliation for the first time. The process has been really eye-opening and an amazing learning experience, and I think it\u2019s a great opportunity that we were immersed in this.\u201d<\/p>\n
Macorol says that the biggest challenge has been having such a small network; she moved here only six months ago. She says the partnership with the Songhees Nation has been an exciting experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been a great opportunity for growth,\u201d says Macorol. \u201cWe\u2019ve all been learning about each other\u2019s strengths, and we\u2019ve definitely felt the support from the Hospitality [Management] department. We don\u2019t feel like we\u2019ve been thrown to the sharks, or the lions, or whatever the correct animal is. Even though this is a very challenging program, we\u2019re able to do it because we have very supportive instructors from Camosun.\u201d<\/p>\n
The proceeds from this event will go toward establishing a scholarship for students from the Songhees First Nation. Macorol says that everyone should be involved in food sovereignty and reconciliation.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think what everyone\u2019s responsibility is is to educate themselves, and understand how respect plays a big role in this,\u201d says Macorol. \u201cThat\u2019s what I\u2019m learning.\u201d<\/p>\n