Our program explores addressing food insecurity through creative and cultural food sector entrepreneurship. Using participatory, arts-based and collaboratively developed approaches we’re building non-profit organizational capacity with real workplace experiences. As active volunteers, we’re doing our part, to demonstrate the kind of commitment needed for innovative, resilient and thriving workplaces powered by kindness and dignity.
Incubating Creative, Cultural and Food Sector Entrepreneurship
Through locally and regionally-focused arts-based and participatory programming, we have the power to transform the lives of young individuals and foster a thriving future for our communities. Your invaluable support is essential to the success of our youth initiatives, enabling us to shape tomorrow’s leaders. Join our mission of addressing northern food insecurity through donations, volunteering, and spreading awareness. From Global Dignity Days in October, to National Kindness Week in February, thank you for supporting us in these new adventures!
Your support has a tangible impact on the lives of young people in our community. With your help, we can:
- Empowering Creative Indigenous Food Sector Entrepreneurship: Providing internships and mentorship to aspiring food sector entrepreneurs, the project will equip learners with essential skills for agri-food, food production, and related fields. This outcome contributes to early-career exposure, fostering economic reconciliation, and fostering long-term and self-reliant individual and community well-being.
- Establishing a Community of Practice: Through workshops, community building, and group interaction with peers and mentors, the project will create a supportive network extending beyond the program. This outcome nurtures a network able to facilitate ongoing relationship building, collaboration, and knowledge exchange, contributing to the sustainability and replicability of the program. This network will support future training and collaborations.
- Enhancing Skills for Traditional Food Systems: The project supports preserving and revitalizing traditional food systems through training in canning, preservation, and transferable skills development. This outcome empowers participants with knowledge and techniques to preserve cultural heritage, traditional practices, support self-determination and food sector employment skills.
Join in. Take Part.
We invite you to be a part of our vibrant community! There are many ways you can contribute to our initiatives. First, consider volunteering with us. Your time and skills are invaluable, whether you’re supporting events, mentoring youth, or sharing your expertise. Participating in our workshops, art showcases, and community gatherings is another great way to get involved; your presence enriches our events and fosters meaningful connections. We also want to hear from you—share your experiences, ideas, or art for future issues of our ‘Zine.
Additionally, you can support local initiatives that empower Indigenous youth and promote economic reconciliation through donations. Every contribution helps make a difference! Lastly, spread the word by sharing our ‘Zine and initiatives with friends and family. Together, we can amplify our message and impact. For more information or to get involved, please contact us at web@niriqatiginnga.ca. Thank you for supporting our mission!
