Welcome back! In last week’s article, I discussed the ineffective Nutrition North Subsidy Program and how it has failed to solve the Northern Food Crisis. Next up – our vision and mission. VISION The vision of First Nation Growers is to empower Indigenous communities with an opportunity to grow year-round fresh produce, fruit, herbs […]
Welcome to my first article of 2017! Over the past few months, we’ve been having conversations with remote First Nation communities across Canada. Our goal wasn’t to promote First Nation Growers, but rather to listen to the members of those communities and develop a deeper understanding of how the Northern Food Crisis is affecting them. What […]
Last month, I wrote about the Northern Food Crisis. A few people asked me how come my first article wasn’t more about who we are at First Nation Growers. The answer to that question is easy – when it comes to our business, the “why” and the “who” are inseparable. First Nations Growers is an […]
Most Canadians take food security for granted. Living in Southern Urban areas means that you are surrounded by a surplus of food shopping options. From local Farmer’s Markets to Big Box Retail Chains, fresh produce is readily available at affordable prices year-round. Just check out some of the prices in this week’s flyers from some […]
A friend gave me this prayer by Chief Dan George. I met him once, admired him greatly and just love this prayer … Oh Great Spirit Whose voice I hear in the wind Whose breath gives life to the world Hear me I come to you as one of your many children I am small […]
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