Indigenous Food Wellness Advisory

This project takes leadership from the Indigenous Food Wellness Advisory (IFWA), an advisory of Indigenous peoples from across B.C. which was created for them to share their knowledge and guide this work. Over the duration of this project hundreds of people have offered their insights, ancestral teachings, and guidance. This is the work and product of many minds coming together. It is important to note that members at the time of the Hub’s launch include Leah Morgan, Qwustenuxun Williams, Rachel Greening (Dickens), Kymberless Stogan, Shannon Peltier, Geddes Wells, Shyla Cross, Cheryl Schweizer, Teleia Dettieh, and Tara Ritchie.                                                                                                                                                                                              

The knowledge held by and brought forward by IFWA is the result of generations of hard work and kinship to land before them. Members of IFWA have been the recipients of knowledge from many teachers and having been able to hold onto this information, were able to share this wealth of generational wisdom with this project. We raise our hands to the ancestors of this land for their commitment to regenerative foodways since time immemorial and for beautifully and intentionally passing along their teachings to the next generations. May the continuation of knowledge reclamation grow stronger through this work. May the people and the land continue to reconnect for the betterment of all.