Christopher Ian Gladue is originally from Big Stone Cree Nation. After spending time working in the oil and gas industry, Christopher saved his money to pursue his culinary dream. Christopher realized, while following the powwow trail selling Indigenous inspired food, that everyone should have the chance to try this type of cuisine. This was the catalyst for Christopher’s journey in Indigenous cuisine. He eventually opened the acclaimed food truck Native Delights, and later created Pânsâwân — a traditionally smoked dry meat now sold across Canada in a variety of retailers, including Safeway. During the summer season, you may be lucky enough to stumble upon the Native Delights truck cruising around Edmonton selling an assortment of bannock tacos, bison burgers and more! If you happen to miss them, don’t worry — they are open Saturday and Sunday at their permanent location at 12011 111 Avenue NW.
