4 April 2025 NEWS & NOTES INDIGENOUS FOODWAY TRAINING The National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF) announced a transformative partnership on March 17th. A partnership with Tea Creek Training Inc. (Tea Creek), an Indigenous-led initiative dedicated to land-based food sovereignty and trades training located in Kitwanga, B.C. This collaboration, solidified through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), represents a significant step forward in revitalizing Indigenous food systems and empowering Indigenous communities across Canada. Tea Creek’s culturally safe, land-based training programs are renowned for fostering Indigenous food sovereignty and economic independence—values that deeply aligned with NCIAF’s mission of advancing Indigenous agricultural practices. Together, the organizations aim to combine their strengths to make a lasting impact. Key Objectives of the Partnership: • Leverage Expertise: Combine NCIAF’s national reach and leadership in Indigenous agriculture with Tea Creek’s framework for land-based learning and skill development. • Expand Educational Opportunities: Explore potential synergies with academia and Indigenous communities to formalize learning pathways for Indigenous participants. • Promote Well-Being: Use joint efforts to improve overall well-being, healing, and confidence among Indigenous Peoples by fostering sustainable food systems and economic independence. Source: National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture FLAVOUR TRAILS 2025 IS ON THE WAY! We’re gearing up for another exciting season of Flavour Trails, celebrating local food, farms, and small businesses! First up — we’re bringing Flavour Trails Downtown Victoria on April 26th-27th—a special farm-to-table event showcasing partnerships between farms on the Saanich Peninsula and the incredible restaurants that bring their produce to life. Expect delicious tastings, chef collaborations, and a true celebration of local food! But that’s not all — Flavour Trails festivals will be popping up across the Saanich Peninsula throughout the summer, including in Central Saanich, North Saanich, and more! Visit our website: www.flavourtrails.com, and stay connected on Facebook and Instagram, for updates! Source: flavourtrails.com After working with thousands of growers, JM Fortier has identified the key principles that set thriving farms apart. In this new YouTube video, he shares invaluable insights and breaks down the five must-do’s for building a profitable, productive, and resilient farm: 1️ Bigger isn’t always better 2️ Bio-intensive cropping systems 3️ Strategic crop planning 4️ Mastering greenhouse production 5️ Finding the right market Check out JM’s video to dive into each of these essential elements! 5 KEY LESSONS FOR SMALL-SCALE FARMING SUCCESS
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