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Supporting local businesses like FoodFare not only guarantees high-quality products but also strengthens community ties. FoodFare’s dedication to events like the sākihiwē Festival shows the impact that local businesses can have on community events.
Supporting local businesses like FoodFare not only guarantees high-quality products but also strengthens community ties. FoodFare’s dedication to events like the sākihiwē Festival shows the impact that local businesses can have on community events.

FoodFare BBQ turns up the heat for sākihiwē Festival

Celebrate community and culture at the sākihiwē Festival Turtle Island Block Party, where FoodFare's BBQ delighted attendees with hundreds of grilled hotdogs!

The sākihiwē Festival Turtle Island Block Party was a fantastic event celebrating community and culture. FoodFare’s Special Events BBQ was a big hit, providing attendees with hundreds of grilled hotdogs that perfectly complemented the lively atmosphere.

The collaboration seen at the sākihiwē Festival Turtle Island Block Party exemplified how companies, organizations, and events can unite to strengthen community ties through food and relationship building. When businesses step up to support local events, they help create a welcoming atmosphere that fosters unity and celebrates cultural diversity. Such partnerships highlight the values of community engagement, dignity and mutual support, demonstrating that local enterprises can play a pivotal role in enhancing communal experiences. This serves as an inspiring model for other organizations to contribute meaningfully to their communities, showing that the act of coming together over food can create lasting bonds.

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A big thanks to FoodFare and the Zeid family for their commitment to supporting community involvement by supporting this important community event. For more information on their Special Events BBQ, visit their web site at: https://foodfare.com/index.php/our-services/

FoodFare’s BBQ station was a hit at the sākihiwē Festival Turtle Island Block Party on June 29, 2024. Thanks to the Zeid family, hundreds enjoyed delicious, freshly grilled treats!
FoodFare’s BBQ station was a hit at the sākihiwē Festival Turtle Island Block Party on June 29, 2024. Thanks to the Zeid family, hundreds enjoyed delicious, freshly grilled treats!
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Youth, Arts and Media Team

The Youth, Arts and Media Team supports participatory food security research, arts and organizational development. Through this program, funded by Agriculture Canada and the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Skills Strategy, Indigenous youth artists and early career communicators receive training and exposure to various forms of media and communication roles. Activities build career and job skills, supporting outreach, relationship development and engagement. There is a strong emphasis on food sector and digital literacy and training youth in the design and delivery of health and food security interventions that promote healthy messages.

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The Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) will contribute approximately $13.5 million to projects that employ youth and youth facing barriers. Each project will be eligible to receive up to $14,000 in matching funds to employ one (1) employee. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is one of several Government of Canada departments participating in the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.