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Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Food Network (VICCIFN)
The Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities Indigenous Foods Network (VICCIFN) is a collective of passionate and dedicated members with a shared vision of a healthy future based upon reconnecting with First Nations cultural teachings and practices. The membership is made up of culturally knowledgeable food harvesters and gatherers, health professionals, community development workers and members of the scientific community.
More About This Resource Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Food Network (VICCIFN)Seed Saving with Kalista Pruden
Do you have a garden, or manage a garden space? The Seed Saving Webinar may be for you! Learn the basics for saving and storing seeds, and why seed saving is so important for food sovereignty.
More About This Resource Seed Saving with Kalista PrudenFood is Medicine: Cooking Show
Food is Medicine is a youtube series hosted by Rachel Dickens and Fiona Devereaux. Themes include beverages, gooseneck barnacles, the power of protein, camp-style cooking and options for snacks.
More About This Resource Food is Medicine: Cooking ShowClam Garden Network
We invite you to explore these pages to learn about the social and ecological importance of traditional mariculture practices and experience the magic of clam gardens. This website includes a resources page which highlights books, videos, documentaries, audio clips, print media, articles and much more.
More About This Resource Clam Garden NetworkConnection to Land and Forest on the T'Sou-ke Nation Territory
Members of the T'Sou-ke Nation talk about our connection to the Territory, local food sources and significance of the changing natural environment.
More About This Resource Connection to Land and Forest on the T'Sou-ke Nation TerritoryHerring Short Films: Herring Rake and Preparing & Smoking Herring
These films feature knowledge holders from Penelakut Tribe and Stz'uminus First Nation discussing different tools and methods related to herring harvesting.
More About This Resource Herring Short Films: Herring Rake and Preparing & Smoking HerringClam Gardens with the Clam Garden Network
This video focuses on knowledge related to the revitalization and management of Clam Gardens.
More About This Resource Clam Gardens with the Clam Garden NetworkConnection to Local Food Sources on the T'Sou-ke Nation Territory
People of the T'Sou-ke Nation historically harvested and cultivated food from the rich ocean landscape. Together, we commit to restoring, protecting, and sustaining these transitional food sources for generations to come.
More About This Resource Connection to Local Food Sources on the T'Sou-ke Nation TerritoryNative Plants and Foods Institute
The Native Plants and Foods Institute connects people with plants, native foods, local ecosystems, and cultural traditions
More About This Resource Native Plants and Foods InstituteLive with the Seasons Podcast
Live with the Seasons is all about plants, seasonal changes, indigenous traditions, and community health.
More About This Resource Live with the Seasons PodcastNative Grown and Gathered
Native Grown & Gathered is dedicated to empowering Native American food producers and businesses—fostering cultural connection and promoting the strength of our food systems.
More About This Resource Native Grown and GatheredTraditional Food Practices for Native American Elder Care
During this webinar, certified holistic health coach and nutrition consultant Donell Barlow (Ottawa/Yurok) discusses the use of traditional foods to prevent illness in Native American communities and encourages attendees to incorporate traditional foods into their Long-Term Services and Supports programs.
More About This Resource Traditional Food Practices for Native American Elder Care