Posted on June 1, 2023
National Farmers Union & Sierra Club BC are seeking a BC Farmland Committee Organizer! Sierra Club BC and the National Farmers Union are joining forces to create this unique opportunity to work in collaboration on policies to protect BC’s farmland from development, concentration and investor speculation, thus ensuring the next generation of farmers is able
...Continue reading →Posted on May 26, 2023
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION The Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty (WGIFS) was founded in 2006 out of a recognized need to carry Indigenous voice and vision in food systems research, action, and policy. The WGIFS has since become an internationally recognized grassroots organization consisting of Indigenous knowledge holders, scholars, researchers, and practitioners at a translocal
...Continue reading →Posted on April 11, 2023
The Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty in Secwepemc territory (Chase, BC), is seeking a CWELC CWELT KUC “We are Well” Garden Manager! Discipline: Decolonizing Regenerative Agriculture, Eco- cultural Restoration, Indigenous food sovereignty Duration: Permanent full time/Seasonal Location: Neskonlith IR #1, Secwepemc territory (Chase, BC) Start Date: As soon as possible. Remuneration: Negotiable $27.04 –
...Continue reading →Posted on March 27, 2023
Tea Creek, near Kitwanga in rural Northwestern BC, is seeking a farmer for the 2023 season! Overview: Tea Creek is looking to bring on a farmer to join our team for the 2023 growing season from April until October. Tea Creek is an Indigenous-led, land-based and culturally-safe food sovereignty employment and training initiative located near
...Continue reading →Posted on February 28, 2023
ABOUT KINSHIFT kinSHIFT is an Indigenous-led initiative supporting settlers who are committed to building respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples and places. Based in Syilx-Okanagan territory, they have been delivering impactful programs since 2013, touching the lives of more than 9,000 people through 200+ workshops and 30+ camps. Their experiential, arts-based workshops and programs allow participants
...Continue reading →Posted on February 3, 2023
Do you want to learn about Indigenous Food Sovereignty? Join for an in-depth conversation with Jacob Beaton, an award-winning Indigenous entrepreneur and leader! In this conversation we’ll be diving into what Indigenous Food Sovereignty means and how to make it a reality. Jacob Beaton, who operates Tea Creek Farm in Kitwanga, BC, will be leading
...Continue reading →Posted on January 12, 2023
Calling all new and young farmers, the farm curious and food growers! Thank you for growing food and farming. Join us to connect, dialogue, eat, workshop, and celebrate the hard work of the growing season with two days of networking and sharing at the Columbia Basin Mixer! We will gather from across Sinixt, Ktunaxa and
...Continue reading →Posted on November 30, 2022
Are you an aspiring farmer looking to gain experience on a diversified farm? Are you wanting to learn about raising pastured livestock, including Plains Bison? Backwoods Buffalo Ranch is offering a unique farming apprenticeship; join their team! About the Farm Backwoods Buffalo Ranch is owned and operated by Chad and Laurie Trigg, a Metis family
...Continue reading →Posted on October 25, 2022
Photo by Natasha As part of the Blackfoot Phenology for Farmers course, a group of farmers, growers, and food lovers across many Indigenous territories and ecosystems have committed to one year of active ecological observation based on the Blackfoot lunar calendar. Students pick a study site in their area and visit it often in order
...Continue reading →Posted on September 8, 2022
Photo by Brenda B. As part of the Blackfoot Phenology for Farmers course, a group of farmers, growers, and food lovers across many Indigenous territories and ecosystems have committed to one year of active ecological observation based on the Blackfoot lunar calendar. Students pick a study site in their area and visit it often in
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