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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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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Jess Reyes Barton
- May 28
- 2 min
Seedling Distribution Day: A Celebration of Community and Growing!
On Saturday, William Stevenson Park bloomed with the joy of community gathering at our Seedling Distribution Day supported by the Get...
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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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Jess Reyes Barton
- Jan 5
- 2 min
Embracing Light in Shared Moments: A Tapestry of Learnings from Palenke Seniors Program
Finding Community. Eager Anticipation. Empowering Participatory Learning. Building Confidence. Dignity. These are the resounding...
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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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Jess Reyes Barton
- Oct 6, 2023
- 2 min
The Meaningful Magic of Marketbucks ✨
📷: Mohanned Ghadban What an enchanting evening filled with boundless joy and heartwarming reciprocity! 🌟 We stand together as a mighty...
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Anna Maria Stone
- Sep 22, 2023
- 2 min
Exploring Art and Nourishing Connections: A Journey of Community and Creativity
Getting out of our comfort zone and doing art in community 🌈✨🎨 Recently, as part of our Palenke Seniors Program, we hosted an...
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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
- May 2, 2023
- 2 min
Palenke Experience at Power to Be
Check out our latest adventure! We were invited by the Victoria Foundation and Power to Be to host our La Caldosa, Palenke Experience for...
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Jess Reyes Barton
- Apr 24, 2023
- 2 min
Reflections on The Transgressing Barriers: Care as a Transformative Practice Workshop
The Transgressing Barriers: Care as a Transformative Practice workshop was incredible! It was all about care and how we envision...
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Anna Maria Stone
- Apr 21, 2023
- 2 min
Get Your Hands Dirty: How Our Productive Gardening Workshop Empowered Gardeners and Community
Our recent Productive Gardening at Home workshop was a blast! 🪴 We gathered 18 extraordinary folks of all ages and experiences, to learn...
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