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For many of our people, fish is a favourite and continuous staple
in our diet. Some people prefer to eat other foods, since fish is
all they ate when they were growing up. We prepare fish in a
variety of ways, such as baking, grilling, and frying. We tend to
favour pickerel, whitefish, trout, and perch.

We also eat many of the same foods as other Canadians.
Barbecued steak and corn on the cob are summer favourites.
Turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberries are generally served
at Thanksgiving and Christmas. As in many other communities,
parents on Moose Deer Point First Nation are forever reminding
our children that it’s not a good thing to eat too much junk food!
Most people choose to do their weekly grocery shopping in
Parry Sound, Orillia, Barrie, or MacTier.

Fish can be prepared in many
different ways.

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