The Ahousaht First Nation will host a major convening, in March 2024, to address vital food sovereignty and security opportunities.

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What leaders are saying

“Indigenous food security and sovereignty is an important factor of the overall health and wellbeing of our people. Our connection to the surrounding lands and waters is a vital component of our cultural identity and our ability to survive and thrive as a people. Ahousaht is pleased to host the Island Indigenous foods Gathering 2024 to support the ongoing healing and nurturing qualities that our foods systems and practices have to offer.” – Chief n̓aasʔałuk, John Rampanen, Ahousaht First Nation

“The re-establishment of traditional food sovereignty and security for First Nations is such an important part of our work in reconciliation. By supporting this traditional food gathering, the Trust will help hundreds more Indigenous people get the tools they need to empower their communities with access to traditional and nutritious food.” – Josie Osborne, MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim

“We are excited to invest in the Ahousaht First Nation as they establish this event. This initiative shows their leadership in establishing vital food sovereignty through economic development opportunities and traditional knowledge sharing that will benefit First Nations communities across Vancouver Island.” – Aaron Stone, Chair, Island Coastal Economic Trust.