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Using the Library of Congress as a point of reference, through our Heritage Months, we celebrate the history and contributions of various cultures by providing education and context as well as employee recognition, deeply rooted in storytelling around food, family, and tradition.
November is recognized as National American Indian Heritage Month and is also referred to as Native American Heritage Month. This holiday serves as a time to celebrate and honor the culture, heritage, history, and contributions of the original inhabitants of the United States. (source: CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion)
We asked our employees to share their stories around food, family, and traditions.
Cherokee Tribe
Produce Customer Service Team Member, 1 year of incredible service
“I am very proud of my Cherokee heritage. I am proud to say one of my great-grandfathers, Samson Owl, served as a chief of the Cherokee tribe. He served from 1923-1927. This is an honor, and I remember my mom having a postcard with his picture on it and how proud that always made me. For that I am thankful and proud!”
Navajo Tribe
Bakery Customer Service Team Member, 8 months of incredible service
“I learned about my Native American culture when I stayed for a short while at my grandmother’s reservation in Albuquerque, New Mexico as a kid. My favorite part of growing up there was the wide open spaces that surrounded the house. So, when the sun went down, we could see the stars. We were able to go to a few ceremonies to see the dancers with their incredible beads, leathers, silks, and feathers. The vibrant colors in their clothes matched the rhythmic vocal harmonies and intense drumbeats.”
Haudenosaunee Tribe
Produce Team Leader, 4 years of incredible service
“In my culture, the Haudenosaunee have been practicing the teachings of the Good Mind. The concept of the Good Mind was taught to me by my dad who learned it from his elders. It teaches us to be aware of our thoughts and their intent, resulting in a more kind and understanding world. I’m proud to be a part of a culture that embraces a good heart and a good mind. We have a lot to be thankful for, and when we ground ourselves in that perspective, we can do incredible things together.”
We reached out to our friends at Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor, New York for inspiration and insight when creating our Three Sisters Soup recipe.
