May 20th is World Bee Day, an opportunity for all of us to recognize the important and severely underrated role bees play in food security, as well as reflect on opportunities to promote sustainable beekeeping.

This Mother’s Day, we at Canadian Feed The Children reflect on the powerful love and dedication that mothers – and those who take on mothering roles – have for their children.

Growing food is an essential practice that connects Indigenous communities with traditional food sources, promotes cultural practices, and provides access to fresh and healthy food.

Jennifer, a food security coordinator from Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation, has been instrumental at educating her community about how to gather, prepare and include healthy, traditional foods in their diets.

Zoe is thankful for the support of CFTC donors. Their gifts have helped her become a food sovereignty champion in her community.

Affini’s family often went to bed hungry, but now thanks to donor support, she says: “No more skipping meals!”

Community champions in Muskeg Lake and Ahtahkakoop give us an update on their food forests as the project gets into year two.

Food prices have risen by over 10% across Canada, making it hard for families to buy food. How are Indigenous communities responding? Photo: OCIC/Allan Lissner

For Nutrition Month, guest contributor Leah Overbye writes about how land-based education provides the ingredients for a healthier tomorrow.

Here’s how your support in 2022 will help create a food secure future for children and families in Canada and around the world.

Red Rock Indian Band is bringing traditional food back to their community with a three phase approach: moose hang, butcher shop and tannery.

12-year-old Luke loves hunting, fishing and being out in nature in Neyaashiinigmiing. He’s practicing his heritage, and helping others do the same.

Earth Day 2021: Could food forests be the key to restoring the planet?

We are proud to annouce $1M in funding from the 2020 TD Ready Challenge to expand our Indigenous Food Forest initiative in four Indigenous communities.