Kahnawà:ke Food Plan by Kahnawà:ke Collective Impact
In response to climate change, rising food costs, and growing concerns about food security, Kahnawà:ke Collective Impact is leading the development of the Kahnawà:ke Food Plan. Through community engagement, workshops, gardening initiatives, and traditional knowledge sharing, the project aims to strengthen food sovereignty and build a more resilient and sustainable food system for future generations.
Grant $56,500
Category Capacity building
Type NPO
Organization Kahnawà:ke Collective Impact
Year 2025-2026
Status Completed
1st
community driven Kahnawà:ke Food Plan.
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community workshops on gardening, harvesting, food preservation, and traditional food teachings.
Distribution
distribution of soil, seeds, berry plants, flowers, and gardening supplies.
Community
wide engagement of youth, elders, families, food producers, and local organizations.
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capacity for local food production and climate resilience.
A community-led approach
Supporting a more resilient and sustainable food system
Since 2017, Kahnawà:ke Collective Impact has worked alongside community members, grassroots initiatives, and local organizations to strengthen collective wellbeing and community led solutions. Building on years of work in food sovereignty, environmental stewardship, and community wellness, the Kahnawà:ke Food Plan represents an important next step toward a more sustainable food future.
Supported by the Greater Montreal Climate Fund, the project encourages community members to grow food at home through the distribution of gardening supplies and educational opportunities. Throughout the growing season, residents can participate in workshops focused on gardening, harvesting, seed saving, food preservation, and traditional teachings. The project also creates opportunities for youth and elders to learn from one another while strengthening connections to land, culture, and community.
The information gathered through these activities will help guide the development of a long term Kahnawà:ke Food Plan that reflects community priorities and supports greater food sovereignty, food security, nutritional health, and climate resilience.
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Quote from the Kahnawà:ke Collective Impact Team
Kahnawà:ke Collective Impact has been working directly with the community for the past few years, to build our community which will be Food sovereign, Food secure and Food Sustainable as we were in our history.
Lou Ann Stacey
Director of Operations & Project Strategies
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