First Peoples Food Wellness
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Indigenous Gardens at the University of British Columbia
Four Indigenous initiatives run autonomously at the UBC Farm. You can find out more about these projects here.
More About This Resource Indigenous Gardens at the University of British Columbiaxʷc̓ic̓əsəm Garden
The Indigenous Health Research and Education Garden (IHREG) is located at UBC Farm. The garden’s traditional xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Musqueam name is xʷc̓ic̓əsəm. The hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word means “The place where we grow”.
More About This Resource xʷc̓ic̓əsəm GardenTu’wusht Garden Project
The Tu’wusht Garden Project is an Indigenous-led food security initiative at the University of British Columbia.
More About This Resource Tu’wusht Garden ProjectIndigenous Tourism BC: Dine Indigenous
This resource offers a long list of Indigenous owned eateries in BC. Indigenous restaurants in BC offer a simple invitation: share gratitude for the land and each other by sharing a meal.
More About This Resource Indigenous Tourism BC: Dine IndigenousRooted: Indigenous Flavours in Dining Commons
Welcome to Rooted, a program dedicated to showcasing Indigenous cuisine at Simon Fraser University.
More About This Resource Rooted: Indigenous Flavours in Dining CommonsIndigenous Restaurants, Food and Beverage
A list of restaurants and catering owned and operated by Indigenous people.
More About This Resource Indigenous Restaurants, Food and BeverageB.C. Food Directory: producers & processors search
Explore B.C. food and beverage Indigenous-owned businesses and contact them directly.
More About This Resource B.C. Food Directory: producers & processors searchKamloops Community Free Food Resources
This document highlights multiple food banks and providers in the Kamloops area.
More About This Resource Kamloops Community Free Food ResourcesKeenawaii’s Kitchen
For chef Keenawaii (Roberta Olson), food is more than sustenance; it’s a cultural experience filled with symbolism and important nuggets of wisdom that can be transferred only through the sharing of an authentic Haida meal, often accompanied by singing and storytelling.
More About This Resource Keenawaii’s KitchenFeed the People Food Bank
Our mission is to “Feed the People” by supporting barrier-free access to grocery subsidies and emergency food hampers in a supportive and inclusive environment.
More About This Resource Feed the People Food BankTsilhqot’in BBQ and Treats Food Truck
Tsilhqot’in BBQ & Treats is a family-owned and operated BBQ food truck and snack shack – treats food truck.
More About This Resource Tsilhqot’in BBQ and Treats Food TruckQqs Society Programs
We are Qqs Projects Society creates opportunities for our youth and families to thrive both in our community and on the land. Our programs span the social, cultural, and natural values and customs that have strengthened our people since the time of Creation.
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