Grants and Contributions

This project aims to provide a unique opportunity for students, through the Siksikaitsitapi Agriculture Conference, to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage and cutting-edge developments in Indigenous-led agriculture. The primary focus is to promote Agribusiness or land economy on the reserve. In addition, it will create partnerships with industry experts to connect with Red Crow Community College's agriculture program and increase student enrolment in agriculture programs by inviting agriculture vendors for networking.

This project aims to contribute to growing an inclusive and resilient agri-food system that enables and supports participation and delivers benefits for Indigenous Peoples and youth.

This project aims to equip Black, African, and Caribbean individuals with the knowledge and tools to thrive in agriculture. Through an online learning platform, mobile app, and hands-on practicums, the program teaches sustainable crop and livestock production, business skills, and food sovereignty practices, blending traditional African and Caribbean farming with Canadian methods to foster leadership, equity, and economic opportunity.

This project aims to support the expansion of Indigenous Food Sovereignty Association’s existing network and proven agricultural educational model to build out programs and services to more Indigenous communities and organizations nationally. Ultimately the vision is to take what has already been working successfully on a regional scale and build agricultural resilience in remote and rural Indigenous communities. This project will create pathways for Indigenous Peoples to access agricultural training and skills.

This project aims to build a resilient and sustainable future for Red River Métis Citizens in the agriculture sector. The Manitoba Métis Federation, as National Government of the Red River Métis, will establish mechanisms to actively communicate with Red River Métis producers, build community, and determine priorities and concerns for the development of programming, supports, and advocacy work through producer engagement activities, including meetings and surveys.

This project aims to reconnect African Nova Scotians, Indigenous Peoples, and other youth of colour with the land by providing culturally relevant, youth-led agricultural education in schools across Atlantic Canada. By bringing BIPOC facilitators into schools, the organization aims to spark a movement toward food sovereignty for communities that have been historically displaced from their lands and food systems. This program is about reclaiming knowledge, fostering pride, and planting the seeds of empowerment.

This project aims to support and empower women farmers in Quebec and French‑speaking Canada to develop their entrepreneurial and leadership capacities, while raising the profile of the farming profession for women—particularly in light of 2026, which the United Nations has designated as the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

This project aims to help Canada meet its need to attract a new generation of farmers. Access to knowledge and training is a key barrier to entering farming. Young Agrarians “Conditions for Growth” project addresses this gap with on-farm training and online education to provide entry-level skill-building and knowledge transfer opportunities for new farmers and under-represented and marginalized groups. This project will promote agriculture as a career, enable sector participation and build knowledge and leadership.

This project aims to empower Indigenous youth through land-based learning rooted in traditional food practices, agriculture, and entrepreneurship. The project intends to strengthen cultural identity, builds skills for food sovereignty, and supports community well-being. Designed in Mi’kma’ki, the project offers a scalable model for Indigenous communities across Canada.

This project aims to strengthen Indigenous participation and leadership within Canada’s agricultural sector, directly supporting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92, which urges meaningful inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in the economy. The Indigenous Ag Summit will bring together Indigenous farmers, ranchers, agri-business professionals, youth, and community leaders from across the country to share traditional knowledge, innovative practices, and collaboratively address challenges such as access to land, financing, markets, and resources. The Summit will deliver culturally relevant workshops, panel discussions, mentorship opportunities, and networking sessions tailored to Indigenous agricultural needs.