Wild rice or manomin, seen from a canoe on Rainy Lake, on the Ontario-Minnesota border. Photo: International Joint Commission

Panel demonstrates importance of preserving Indigenous foods

Ecological Farmers learn why seeds hold spiritual value in Indigenous North American cultures

The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario’s conference spotlighted Indigenous manomin restoration projects, community funding for Indigenous agriculture, and the incorporation of Indigenous knowledge into land restoration.


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Canada, First Nations agree on unmet agricultural claims

A handful of specific agricultural benefit claims between the federal government and nine First Nations were settled on Friday. Once fully settled, these claims—unmet promises in treaties 5, 6 and 10 territories throughout the Prairie provinces—will represent almost $1.4 billion in combined compensation to these First Nations.

Increasing workforce diversity in Ontario’s agri-food sector

The Agriculture Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (AWEDI) received $1.5 million in funding to assist minority groups with starting and building agri-food sector businesses. The funding will allow AWEDI to grant up to $100,000 to support business ventures by primary agricultural producers and food processors from under-represented groups. This includes Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, people […] Read more