First Nations Food, Nutrition & Environment Study

03/27/2023

A science project by a group of elementary school students in northern Quebec has focused attention on a potential issue with the quality of water in the local school.

Four Grade 5 students at Mistissini Voyageur Elementary School tested water quality at the source of the community's water, as well as at different parts of the school building. The results of their testing showed a potential issue with the quality of the water at the school.

07/06/2022

Wow - this is STUNNING!!!

In 2020, a "Bead Your Province" map of Canada was created by Indigenous artists across the country. It was part of a large scale art project. This map reflects the diversity of Indigenous cultures in mosaic form. 🇨🇦

Image credit to Kooteen Creations and Canuckle on Facebook!

- Lauren Hunter

06/20/2022

CBC is recognizing National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day with a broadcast, streaming and audio lineup of original series and special programming that showcases First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives and experiences.

04/29/2022

https://cabinradio.ca/90219/news/dehcho/seeking-data-sovereignty-a-first-nation-introduces-its-own-licence/

In what could be a precedent-setting move, an NWT community is changing its approach to scientific licensing with a view to regaining sovereignty over research.

03/30/2022

The National Seed Centre in Fredericton is like an ark for seeds. And it hopes to send some of those seeds out into the world to help repopulate the vulnerable species First Nations hold dear.

03/18/2022

A Message from the National Turtle Lodge Elders’ and Knowledge Keepers’ Council

A CALL FOR A NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER ON THE SPRING EQUINOX

Sunday, March 20, 2022
12 PM PDT – 1 PM MDT – 1 PM CST (Regina) – 2 PM CDT (Winnipeg) – 3 PM EDT – 4 PM ADT – 4:30 PM NDT

Grandmother Jane Meader (Mi’kmaw Nation)
Hereditary Chief Stephen Augustine (Mi’kmaw Nation)
Elder Ed Sackaney (Cree Nation)
Elder Allan White (Anishinaabe Nation)
Elder Harry Bone, LL.D., C.M. (Anishinaabe Nation)
Grandmother Florence Paynter (Anishinaabe Nation)
Elder Philip Paynter (Ininiwak Nation)
Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud (Dakota Nation)
Grandmother Mary Maytwayashing (Anishinaabe Nation)
Knowledge Keeper Robert Maytwayashing (Anishinaabe Nation)
Elder A.J. Felix (Cree Nation)
Grandmother Patricia Felix (Cree Nation)
Elder Morris Little Wolf (Piikani Nation)
Grandmother Betty Ann Little Wolf (Piikani Nation)
Chief Darrell Bob (St’at’imc Nation)
Elder Dr. Barney Williams (Tia-o-qui-aht Nation)
Knowledge Keeper Stephen Kakfwi (Dene Nation)
Knowledge Keeper Antaurko (Inka Nation)
Knowledge Keeper David Courchene III (Anishinaabe Nation)

The National Turtle Lodge Council of Elders and Knowledge Keepers have made the Call for a National Day of Prayer this Sunday, March 20th, on the Spring Equinox to offer a collective prayer, and intentions, in the unique spiritual traditions that exist across the country, on behalf of all People living in war and conflict around the world.

The Knowledge Keepers are calling for us to engage in prayer in our home locations as we perform our Ceremonies, lift our Pipes, and pray in our unique spiritual traditions.

We ask that you join us this Sunday, March 20th, as we lift our Pipes, light our Sacred Fires, sing our traditional Songs, smudge, offer our Sacred To***co, and offer prayers in our own traditions in a collective way.

In the spirit of love, peace, and healing for all Humanity and a better life on Mother Earth for all Children.

02/28/2022

Join us for our Agenda 2030: Righting Our Relations With Food National Conference on Saturday March 12. We will have multiple speakers from across Canada to share their work and learnings about food security and sustainability. We will also be hosting a practical skills-based workshop about food preservation, storage, and growth. Register via Eventbrite! Link is in our bio under "Events/Workshops"

Saturday, March 12, 2022
12:00 Noon Mountain Time

Stay tuned for speaker updates!

02/09/2022

A new project based in Inuvik, N.W.T., is tackling food insecurity while offering employment opportunities and reconnection to traditional harvests in the N.W.T.'s Beaufort-Delta region.

01/25/2022

https://foodtank.com/news/2022/01/new-study-highlights-traditional-foods-as-foundational/

A new study emphasizes the importance of traditional foods for the health and well-being of First Nations peoples. But barriers to these foods persist.

01/20/2022

The FEHNCY team was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic house fire in Sandy Lake First Nation this past weekend. If you would like to support the family, you can send an e-transfer to slbroadband@sandylakefn.com

This fire highlights the urgent and ongoing need for improved fire safety and emergency infrastructure in many First Nations communities.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/first-nations-firefighting-1.6318279?fbclid=IwAR1QQqZ4E5-4ucjmQx6ZtrbIGL025cfqgdExcl9He1prqn_sf3hHmDD5YkM

12/08/2021

https://morns.ca/2021/12/07/hunting-part-of-a-beautiful-system-in-six-nations-ont-among-traditional-foods-highlighted-in-new-study/

Saturday marks the final day of this year's deer hunt at Short Hills Provincial Park, where people from Six Nations of the Grand

11/18/2021

An award-winning cookbook featuring heirloom family recipes like deer meatballs, elk meatloaf, dandelion coffee and wild rice and mushroom casserole could be part of the solution to the growing problem of Type 2 diabetes among First Nations people.