The National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture have agreed to work together to promote Indigenous-led agriculture.
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National farm group joins forces with Indigenous circle
Canadian Federation of Agriculture signs agreement with National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food
Bison sector deepens Canadian Indigenous ties
The Canadian Bison Association and National Circle of Indigenous Agriculture and Food have plans to work together to share knowledge about bison industry and empower Indigenous bison ranchers.
Bison have a special spiritual significance for Indigenous people. Buffalo are considered relatives. They provide all essential resources: food, clothing, shelter and tools.
Tariffs threaten Indigenous farmers, economic sovereignty says National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food
U.S. tariffs threaten Indigenous farmers and agri-businesses, as well as community food security and economic sovereignty said the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food.
Role for farming seen in economic reconciliation
Communication, listening and taking that first daunting step are called key to moving toward economic reconciliation
Glacier FarmMedia – The dictionary definition of reconciliation is “restoration of friendly relations” and “the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.” When it comes to truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada, it goes beyond a few days of recognition, advocates say. It’s about leaving space for economic reconciliation too, […] Read more
First Nations should demand at-market lease rates: Lerat
Glacier FarmMedia – First Nations need to stop leasing out their land to non-Indigenous farmers for below-market prices, says farmer and band councillor Terry Lerat of Cowessess First Nation in south-central Saskatchewan. Instead, bands should be getting every penny they can for the farmland they own and using that money to get themselves back into […] Read more
FCC talks up indigenous ag
REGINA — More Indigenous participation in agriculture could add $1.5 billion to Canada’s primary agriculture GDP, according to Farm Credit Canada. A report from the lender said Indigenous people account for five percent of the country’s total population but just 2.1 percent of farmers. Related stories: Entrepreneur says Indigenous people face ag challenges VIDEO: Building […] Read more
