The food traditions of North America"s indigenous peoples are centuries-old and endure to this day. Feasts that include a bounty of land and sea are the focal point of celebrations and ceremonies; for many, food is what connects them to family, community, and the afterlife. Where People Feast, one of the few indigenous cookbooks available, focuses on Canadian west coast Native cuisine, which takes advantage of the area"s abundant seafood, game, fruits, and vegetables--with ingredients both exotic (oolichans, venison, grouse) and common (salmon, crab, berries). The book includes 16 full-color photographs, and 120 delectable dishes that can be easily replicated by chefs at home; the authors also offer plenty of handy suggestions and substitution ideas.