The Fufu Chronicles: Cultural Adaptation of Culturally Relevant Foods in the African Diaspora
The story of African diaspora cuisine is a tapestry woven with threads of resilience, adaptation, and the profound connection between...
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Ruba Elfurjani and Razan Mereeb
- Jun 12
- 1 min
We Stand in Solidarity with Palestine
Food is not just sustenance; it’s a powerful tool for peace and justice. In Palestine, food insecurity is weaponized, perpetuating...
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Ariel Reyes Antuan
- Jun 5
- 1 min
Food, Community, and Culture: Unveiling the Stories Behind Songsee and Jocelyn
Have you ever wondered how your favourite local dish finds its way onto your plate? Or how food entrepreneurs become cultural...
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Ariel Reyes Antuan
- Apr 30
- 2 min
Honouring the Resilience Women Entrepreneurs 🌟
📷: Mohanned Ghadban In the heart of culinary innovation, we were graced the fiery love and unwavering dedication of women...
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Ariel Reyes Antuan
- Apr 29
- 1 min
Visual Harvest: A Cultural Canvas for Empowerment with Mo Dawson
📷: Mohanned Ghadban At The Ways We Eat III, Morrie Dawson illuminated the power of visual facilitation, transcending boundaries and...
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Jess Reyes Barton
- Apr 29
- 2 min
The Power of Community: A Recap of The Ways We Eat III: Meet the Makers
📷: Mohanned Ghadban 📷: Mohanned Ghadban Last week, we hosted The Ways We Eat III: Meet the Makers, and what an incredible night it was!...
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Anna Maria Stone
- Nov 27, 2023
- 2 min
Miso Magic: Reviving Cultural Connections Through Creative Fermentation
📷: Mohanned Ghadban “Salt, koji, and soybeans”. That’s the traditional recipe for the most common misos in the world. But as we learned...
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Anna Maria Stone
- Oct 6, 2023
- 3 min
Inspiring Initiatives Going Down at Sandown
We as a collective - Ariel, Jess, and Anna Maria, had the privilege of going to visit Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture last...
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Anna Maria Stone
- Oct 3, 2023
- 3 min
Sharing is caring: A Snapshot of Iyé's Web of Relationships
People of all ages fill bags with freshly picked fruit and vegetables from within the local region…for which they haven’t exchanged any...
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Ariel Reyes Antuan
- Aug 1, 2023
- 3 min
Exploring Collards: Unearthing the Rich History, Nutrient Density, and Community Connection
Food has a remarkable ability to bring people together, fostering connections, and creating shared experiences. In a recent workshop on...
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Jess Reyes Barton
- May 31, 2023
- 1 min
Accessibility Plan Launch!
📣 Exciting News! 🌱✨ We are thrilled to announce our new Accessibility Plan, aimed at fostering inclusivity and amplifying the voices of...
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Jess Reyes Barton
- Feb 24, 2023
- 3 min
Local Legacies
Black People in Victoria Impacting our Local Food System The role of Black people and their communities in Canada has largely been...
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Anna Maria Stone
- Oct 25, 2022
- 8 min
The Intersections Between CSA and Equity-Centred Design
"This work is not about any one of us in particular - it’s about the relationships that are formed and the impacts that emerge when we...
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Ariel Reyes Antuan
- Aug 1, 2022
- 3 min
Visiting San Basilio de Palenque, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Ata Uto Begá “See you soon” Bembele said in his Palenke language to Zylo, Mama Iyé, and I. I was excited and scared to visit San Basilio...
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