A Brief History of Frybread Frybreads creation began 144 years ago during the “Long Walk” when Native Americans were forced by the U.S. to relocate to New Mexico. The government gave the Native Americans canned goods, white flour, processed sugar, and lard. These ingredients were what led to the creation of frybread. To Native Americans frybread isn’t just a food but a vital part of their culture. In the new land, Native Americans couldn’t grow traditional foods so they resorted to making new foods like frybread from the supplies granted by the government. Overtime frybread became more than just a food to Native Americans. It is a symbol of perseverance, pride, survival, and unity to them. Native Americans survived the Long Walk, and used
