Brian Yazzie
Brian Yazzie (Diné/Navajo), of the Salt People Clan and born for the Ute Clan, is an Indigenous chef and plant medicine advocate from Dennehotso, Arizona, living in Minneapolis. Founder of Intertribal Foodways and Tribal Rooted Farmacy, he advances Indigenous cuisine, food sovereignty, and community wellness through education, storytelling, and collaborative culinary work.
The Healing Power of Indigenous Foods
Join us for a fireside chat with Brian Yazzie and Ungelbah Davilá as they explore the healing, cultural, and spiritual connections between Indigenous foodways and community. Through conversation and storytelling, Brian will reflect on his personal journey reconnecting with traditional foods and his work advancing Indigenous food sovereignty, while Ungelbah brings her perspective as a Diné writer documenting Indigenous culture, food, and identity across the Southwest. Together, they will discuss resilience, revitalization, and the role traditional foods continue to play in shaping Indigenous futures, along with a glimpse into Brian’s upcoming cookbook.
Diné Churro and the Three Sisters Cooking Demo with Brian Yazzie - $25
This demonstration with Brian Yazzie highlights a dish dedicated to Southwest Indigenous flavors, featuring Diné churro sheep as the primary protein. Complemented by the "Three Sisters"—corn, beans, and squash—the demo celebrates the depth, sustainability, and cultural significance of Southwest Indigenous cuisine using rich, resilient regional ingredients.