Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, humans and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals
Margaret Robinson is so great!
Here's another one from her:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/checkup/will-you-embrace-the-food-guide-s-plant-based-diet-1.4992293/this-indigenous-scholar-chose-a-vegan-diet-to-honour-mi-kmaw-teachings-1.4995159
The Dalhousie University professor, and member of Lennox Island First Nation, lived in Toronto at the time and was struck by traditional Mi'kmaw stories that taught that animals shouldn't be eaten unless needed for survival.
With plenty of plant-based food options at her disposal, she decided she had no need to consume meat.
"You're not supposed to kill a whole bunch of animals so you can stock your freezer full," Robinson said.
"I worry about what's going to happen to Mi'kmaw food traditions if we become increasingly more like settlers around us"
