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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...

Ariel Reyes Antuan
Jul 11, 20246 min read
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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...
Ruba Elfurjani and Razan Mereeb
Jun 12, 20241 min read
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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...

Ariel Reyes Antuan
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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Honouring the Resilience Women Entrepreneurs 🌟
📷: Mohanned Ghadban In the heart of culinary innovation, we were graced the fiery love and unwavering dedication of women...
Ariel Reyes Antuan
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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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...

Ariel Reyes Antuan
Apr 29, 20241 min read
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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!...
Jess Reyes Barton
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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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...

Anna Maria Stone
Nov 27, 20232 min read
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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...

Anna Maria Stone
Oct 6, 20233 min read
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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...

Anna Maria Stone
Oct 3, 20233 min read
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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...

Ariel Reyes Antuan
Aug 1, 20233 min read
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Accessibility Plan Launch!
📣 Exciting News! 🌱✨ We are thrilled to announce our new Accessibility Plan, aimed at fostering inclusivity and amplifying the voices of...
Jess Reyes Barton
May 31, 20231 min read
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Local Legacies
Black People in Victoria Impacting our Local Food System The role of Black people and their communities in Canada has largely been...
Jess Reyes Barton
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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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...

Anna Maria Stone
Oct 25, 20228 min read
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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...

Ariel Reyes Antuan
Aug 1, 20223 min read
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