North America

The study demonstrates that successful nutrition education in Indigenous communities requires more than simply adapting Western models; it necessitates genuine partnership, flexibility, and a willingness to honor Indigenous values, ways of knowing, and definitions of success. Federal programs like SNAP-Ed must shift toward community-driven evaluation and support, building trust through sustained relationships and co-creation. Elevating Indigenous voices in policymaking and program design will foster more effective, culturally relevant, and healing approaches to food and nutrition in Indigenous communities