About the Project
Last Updated: January 2026
Spirit Native Foods is a research-driven archive dedicated to documenting the historical and ethnobotanical traditions of the Plains Native peoples. Our mission is to provide a calm, respectful, and academically grounded resource for understanding how plants were traditionally utilized for food, medicine, materials, and ceremony.
Our Vision
We believe that traditional knowledge is a vital part of human history. This archive serves as a bridge between historical ethnographic records and modern educational needs. We prioritize accuracy, cultural respect, and safety in all our documentation.
Content Principles
- Archival Nature: We present information as it was recorded in historical and ethnographic sources.
- No Medical Authority: This site is for educational purposes and does not provide medical advice.
- Respect for Tradition: We document uses without claiming spiritual authority or infringing upon sacred knowledge not intended for public record.
The Archive
The core of our site is a database of over 1,000 plant species. This data is derived from the USDA Plants Database and cross-referenced with dozens of historical and ethnographic texts focusing on the Great Plains region.