Fresh, affordable food should be a right, not a privilege. (Part 3)
Welcome back! In the first two parts of this series, I reviewed the ineffective Nutrition North Subsidy Program and our Mission / Vision here at First Nation Growers. In this third and final part, I’ll discuss the solution. Many of the key issues that are of greatest concern for Indigenous peoples in Canada today are complex and inexorably […]
Fresh, affordable food should be a right, not a privilege. (Part 2)
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 […]
Fresh, affordable food should be a right, not a privilege. (Part 1)
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 […]
The Northern Food Crisis
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 […]