Summer Check-In
Hello everyone! It is hard to believe that July is almost over! Summer on the Wasauksing First Nation is an amazing time of year. Whether it is family time, walks in nature, fresh blueberries, boating, or attending Pow Wows, this season really makes you appreciate the incredible world that the Creator has provided to us. […]
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 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 […]
Who We Are / The Tabobondung Family Legacy
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 […]
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 […]