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1. Crystal Wahpepah (Kickapoo Nation)
Crystal Wahpepah, owner of Wahpepah's Kitchen in Oakland, CA, focuses on creating dishes traditional to her culture while using foods locally sourced and grown. Wahpepah was a 2022 James Beard Award Semifinalist for Emerging Chef, highlighting her expertise in the kitchen and dedication to her craft. She shares many of her creations on social media to show her followers the diverse foods that are important within her culture and available to be enjoyed at her restaurant.