Summary

Based on engagement sessions and discussions with Leaders across Treaty #3 communities, several challenges affecting local food systems have been identified. Through this research, key priorities were identified to help address these challenges and strengthen food sovereignty across the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3. These priorities include increasing access to healthy and affordable food, supporting local food production and processing, improving transportation and distribution systems, and promoting traditional Anishinaabe foods and harvesting knowledge to help prevent the loss of these practices.

This work focuses on strengthening collaboration between communities, supporting food initiatives, and creating long-term sustainable food systems grounded in Anishinaabe values and traditions.

Toolkits & Reports

Toolkits and reports that are created within the food sovereignty work will be uploaded here as they become available. If you are looking for specific materials that are not available below, please reach out to maria.montoya@treaty3.ca.

Revitalizing Food Sovereignty in Treaty #3 Report

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The Agri-Food Economic Blueprint

The Agri-Food Economic Blueprint supports Treaty #3 in building a self-sufficient, culturally grounded, and resilient agri-food system that advances food sovereignty, local economic development, and community well-being in the territory.

It is based on community engagement and identifies key priorities for strengthening local food systems through infrastructure, cultural revitalization, governance, and youth engagement.

Next Steps

The long-term implementation of the Agri-Food Economic Blueprint focuses on strengthening food sovereignty, local infrastructure, and community-led economic development across Treaty #3. This work revitalizes traditional food systems such as wild rice harvesting, hunting, fishing, and Indigenous seed saving, while expanding year-round food production through greenhouses, hydroponics, and community-based processing hubs.

The Blueprint also prioritizes building local capacity by supporting youth education, land-based learning, and Elder-led mentorship to develop skills for future agri-food careers. Overall, the Blueprint aims to improve food security, create local employment, support cultural revitalization, and build a more resilient and self-sustaining food system across Treaty #3.