Introduction

“Horns do not grow before the head.”

“When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind.”

-African Proverbs

The Sheppard's Tree (Boscia albitrunca), a South African species, develops exceptionally deep taproots to survive the continent's harsh, drought-prone savannas and deserts.
The Sheppard’s Tree (Boscia albitrunca), a South African species, develops exceptionally deep taproots to survive the continent’s harsh, drought-prone savannas and deserts. “Sheppard’s Tree” by JMK is licensed under CC BY 4.0

 

Learning Objectives

In this section, we lay the groundwork for our exploration of ABR in Canadian Dietetics. We invite you to embark on this journey with us as we strive for a more just and equitable future in the field of nutrition and dietetics. By the end of this section readers will:

  • Have a clear understanding of the scope of content included in this Pressbook
  • Understand the meaning and value of symbols and certain language used throughout this Pressbook
  • Have options of where to seek the emotional support you may need in navigating topics about racism.
  • Gauge your current knowledge about ABR in Canadian dietetics

 

License

An Introduction to Anti-Black Racism in Canadian Nutrition, Food & Dietetics Copyright © 2026 by Mikahelia Wellington; Sherana Syed; and Emanuel Tessema. All Rights Reserved.

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