Category: Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty (IFS)

Youth Warriors Leading a Sustainable Future The Nuu-chah-nulth Youth Warrior Family Society is creating space for Indigenous youth to reconnect with their culture, land, and identity—season by season.

Strengthening Food Sovereignty Through Innovation and Seafood In Haida Gwaii, Haida Wild is blending tradition with innovation to bring sustainably harvested seafood to broader markets—while supporting local livelihoods and food sovereignty.

Restoring Wellness Through Culture and Food Sts’ailes First Nation is revitalizing its food systems in a way that nourishes both body and spirit. With support from the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Grant, the Nation is reintroducing whole, traditional foods into daily community life—strengthening cultural identity, health, and long-term sustainability.

Supporting Food Sovereignty Through Community-Led Resources The Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty (WGIFS) is helping communities reclaim their food systems with tools rooted in Indigenous knowledge, self-determination, and cultural connection.

Growing Culture, Community, and Connection Through Food Studio sísp̓l̓k̓ is more than a food project—it’s a movement rooted in cultural resurgence. With support from the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Grant, the team is creating a space where Indigenous food systems can thrive once again through growing, learning, and teaching on the land.

Building Sustainable Food Security Through Community and Innovation Tzeachten First Nation is creating long-term, community-driven solutions to food insecurity through its Sustainable Food Security Initiative, made possible with support from the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Grant.

Building Food Security from the Ground Up Located in Westbridge, BC, Farmhouse Butchery is carving out a path to food sovereignty—one step at a time. Over the last two years, Dean Maynard and his team received Stream 2 funding from the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Grant, using it to turn their vision of a self-sustaining, Indigenous-owned butchery into a …

Growing Community-Led Food Solutions Through Innovation and Youth Engagement In Bella Bella, Heiltsuk Climate Action is planting the seeds for long-term food security through innovation, youth leadership, and deep community collaboration. With support from the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Grant, the Nation is developing an aquaponics system—but the real foundation is built on people.

Nourishing Indigenous Youth Through Access and Choice The Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) is helping Indigenous youth in Vancouver meet their basic needs through food access that respects dignity, choice, and community.

Training the Next Generation of Land-Based Leaders Tea Creek is more than a farm—it’s a training ground for Indigenous empowerment. With support from the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Grant, Tea Creek is equipping Indigenous people with the skills, tools, and confidence to work the land and reclaim food systems from the ground up.