News Releases
What we’re up to, what’s happening in food security work, plus resources to help keep the community growing.
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Cold Snap Harvests
Youth harvester Paul Nice’s personal update on his harvesting over the cold winter months.
FOOD MATTERS MANITOBA ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TRANSITION
Demian Lawrenchuk to step down; Cynthia Neudoerffer appointed Transitional Executive Director, Board initiates comprehensive search for permanent successor.
Northern Lifeline Delays
With unpredictable winter road access amid climate change, remote Indigenous communities are anxious for solutions.
Success in Seeds
Teacher in Tataskweyak (Split Lake), Vivian Lin, reflects on the garden program’s success throughout the 2024-25 school year.
Youth Rabbit Snaring Clubs
Youth rabbit snaring clubs in Makeso Sakahikan (Fox Lake/Gillam) and Kisipakamak (Brochet) are part of a large scale project in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to teach the youth essential land-based skills.
Trapping Season in Makeso Sakahikan
Northern partner and traditional harvester Lawrence Saunders reflects on trapping season with the youth in Makeso Sakahikan (Fox Lake/Gillam).
Adapting To Climate Change
Indigenous harvesters and Manitoba Non-Profit Food Matters Manitoba adapt to the ongoing effects of climate change in the north.
Giving Tuesday – Western Financial $10,000 Recipient!
Thanks to all of our amazing supporters who nominated us for Western Financial Group’s national $100,000 giveaway for Giving Tuesday.
Hide Tanning and Tufting Workshop
Students at the Frontier School Division in Kisipakamak (Brochet) participate in a hide tanning and tufting workshop.
