Jennifer, a member of Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation in Treaty 6 territory, is a leading voice for local food systems transformation in this tightknit community of more than 3,000, located on resource-rich farmlands that stretch from central to southeastern Saskatchewan.
Stories of Impact: Land Based Education
Join us for the first ever Indigenous School Food Event Series
The Indigenous School Food Series was inspired by the incredible work happening on a daily basis in Indigenous schools and communities. By bringing this work to the forefront, we hope to inspire further action and stories of success.
Thank you for helping create a world for all ages
Creating a world for all ages means connecting children with their elders. See how support from CFTC donors helps do just that, in celebration of International Youth Day. Photo: Allan Lissner/OCIC
Ingredients for a healthier tomorrow
For Nutrition Month, guest contributor Leah Overbye writes about how land-based education provides the ingredients for a healthier tomorrow.
Maamawitaawining: At the gathering place
Red Rock Indian Band is bringing traditional food back to their community with a three phase approach: moose hang, butcher shop and tannery.
Luke helps others learn on the land
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.
What’s a food forest?
“The food forest is something tangible that the community’s future leaders can take over after we’re gone. They’ll remember that they planted that tree and why.”
-ALFRED GAMBLE, LANDS MANAGER, MUSKEG LAKE CREE NATION


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