Kate Fraser, left, director of capacity development with the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food, speaks with an Indigenous producer.  |  National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food photo

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

Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme talked about agriculture’s role in reconciliation at last week’s Canada’s Farm Show in Regina.  |  Braedyn Wozniak photo

Agriculture can play role in reconciliation: chief

A First Nation in Saskatchewan is working toward farming its own land, but its chief says the obstacles can be daunting


Last week’s event in Regina previously known as Canada’s Farm Progress Show began by discussing progress in Indigenous agriculture. Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme spoke at what’s now Canada’s Farm Show about reconciliation through the advancement of agriculture and how Indigenous communities haven’t been given fair opportunity in the past for economic inclusion. “I […] Read more