Bashir Munye

Chef Bashir Munye is a Somali-born, Italian-raised culinary educator, food advocate, and co-founder of the African Food Study Centre. He serves as an Associate Fellow at the Harriet Tubman Institute and has held a professorial role at George Brown College, where he designed inclusive curricula and mentored emerging culinary leaders. His work intersects with food sovereignty, African diasporic histories, and social justice.

Bashir’s research focuses on decolonizing culinary practices, promoting culturally appropriate foods, and advancing food systems equity. He integrates ancestral knowledge with performative learning, aligning with interdisciplinary approaches to address systemic barriers in food security. His advocacy emphasizes sustainability and community engagement through initiatives like the Toronto Black Food Sovereignty Plan and Black Creek Community Farm.

As a co-founder of the African Food Study Centre, he champions the celebration of African culinary traditions while fostering economic viability through sustainable food systems. His contributions to anti-colonial practices and diaspora studies highlight his commitment to social justice and interdisciplinary research.