Young Agrarians is excited for a third work party at Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub -formerly the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden!
Come out to lend a hand with spring farm work and building infrastructure to grow Indigenous food sovereignty. Everyone is welcome to attend. There are a variety of tasks to do such as potting up and planting fruit trees, pruning, irrigation, greenhouse work, transplanting seedlings, helping in the kitchen and more.
We can’t wait to gather with you and celebrate spring together!
DATE: April 12-13, 2025. Join for the whole weekend or as much as you’re able to. If you’d like to drop in to help leading up to the event, contact Dixon and Hannah at skulaxan@gmail.com and hannah.field@lsib.net, or call 250 681 2626 / 250 408 4300.
LOCATION: Syilx Territory. Cawston, BC (15 mins south of Keremeos)
DIRECTIONS: Unmarked driveway across the road from the Lower Similkameen Indian Band Health, Administration and Community Gym. If coming from Cawston/Keremeos, turn right into the driveway just before the Band Office and school (this turn), then take your first left and follow the driveway to Dixon’s house here.
REGISTER: So that we can plan for meals, please register on Eventbrite:
CARPOOL INFO: Carpooling is encouraged. If you are looking for or can offer a ride to or from the event, please email Michalina at community@youngagrarians.org.
Have a look at all the fun we had at the last spring work party here!
ROUGH SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
9am Arrive, introductions, quick site tour
Work party
Lunch
Work party
Dinner
SUNDAY
8am Breakfast
9am Work Party
Lunch
Work Party
Dinner and goodbyes
BRING: Weather and farm-appropriate clothing, footwear (it could be very muddy), and work/gardening gloves. If you have them, please bring hand and power tools (eg. shovels, rakes, impact drivers, impact wrenches, saws, etc.), and personal safety equipment (high-vis, earmuffs, safety glasses, hard hat). Please label equipment beforehand.
If you have extra seeds, pots, plant trays or tools (hoes, trowels, spades, shovels, PPE etc.) you’d like to donate to Ntamtqen, that would be most welcome.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Please arrange your own accommodation. To inquire about staying or camping onsite, please email both Dixon and Hannah at skulaxan@gmail.com and hannah.field@lsib.net. They have bedrooms, trailer space and camping space. You are welcome to stay Friday/Saturday/Sunday night as needed. Young Agrarians is not coordinating accommodations.
MEALS: Meals and snacks will be provided and prepared onsite by volunteers. (Lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Sunday).
SPONSORSHIP: We are seeking food donations to feed the volunteers. Meat, vegetables, raw ingredients, dairy, coffee, snacks, baked goods, etc. Please contact Michalina at community@youngagrarians.org to coordinate. Thank you!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- This event is free and open to everyone! Supervised children are welcome
- Please leave furry friends at home
- Please stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms
- Please wash your shoes before visiting the farm, especially if you work on or have visited a farm recently
- Please do not bring alcohol to this event
- Please share this event with anyone who may be interested!
About Ntamtqen Community Garden
Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub is indigenous led on the unceded traditional territory of the Syilx people.
- produce healthy food for the community and grow native plants, building food security and sovereignty
- create business and employment opportunities, and
- create spaces for education, collaboration and gathering.
This provides a range of social, economic and health benefits with and for community members centred on Indigenous food security and sovereignty. The food hub farm and garden will enable opportunities for passing on traditional knowledge of food gathering and processing through the generations; create business and employment opportunities for the community; teach skills, host skill shares and deliver farming/growing education; and host gatherings and social events, weaving in arts and culture.
Keep Up to Date on Ntamtqen Community Garden
Website: https://ntamtqencommunity.
Instagram: @ntamtqencommunitygarden
Facebook: @Ntamtqencommunitygarden
Newsletter: Sign up by emailing Hannah at hannah.field@lsib.net
Volunteers are most welcome at the garden. Regular work parties are hosted throughout the summer. Email Hannah at hannah.field@lsib.net to express interest and learn about upcoming dates.
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- We welcome cancellations at any time – you can do so through Eventbrite, through the link in your registration confirmation email, or by contacting network@youngagrarians.org. Please let us know if you aren’t able to attend so we can plan meals better.
- Questions? Email Michalina at community@youngagrarians.org
