Calling all First Nation farmers!

Are you a First Nation farmer, food producer or food consumer?  If so, the Anishinabek Nation wants to hear from you!  The Anishinabek Nation Lands and Resources Department is developing an Agricultural Asset Inventory, database and online food map of existing agriculture and food-related businesses owned by Anishinabek Nation individuals.

The map will include farms, aquaculture sites, restaurants and agricultural/food businesses, as well as community-based agricultural initiatives such as community gardens.  It will show food production and consumption sites in an effort to link producers with consumers.  These locations include First Nation daycares, schools and seniors homes as well as tourism establishments and other businesses that provide food as part of their services.

The objective of the online food map is to serve as a marketing tool which could result in business attraction and expansion, identification of potential markets and allow for increased networking opportunities. One objective is to identify opportunities for increased purchase of local goods resulting in enhancement of local economies. The map will enable First Nation businesses to grow and network with other food service businesses in other regions of Ontario. The project is supported by the Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario.

If you are interested in getting your business or project on the map, please contact:

Lynn Moreau, Lands and Resources Coordinator – Agriculture and Food
Anishinabek Nation
(705) 869-7563
lynn.moreau@anishinabek.ca.

We look forward to hearing from you!