Bannock is a type of bread which originates from Scotland but was adopted by the Indigenous peoples of Canada, particularly the Métis. Bannock stems from the Gaelic word bannach, which means “morsel.”

The Scottish cooked the bread on a griddle called a Bannock Stone, which they placed on the floor in front of a fire. The bread was brought to Canada by Scottish explorers and traders. Indigenous peoples adopted the recipe over the 18th and 19th centuries. It was usually prepared as a large biscuit that could be broken up or wrapped around a stick. A fulfilling meal, which was a staple for explorers, trappers, and Métis voyageurs, bannock is still an integral part of Métis kitchen parties today. Many variations of bannock have emerged in Indigenous communities across all of Turtle Island. sohkaswâwin shares the recipe passed down through generations.