https://nciaf.ca/news/expanding-market-access-for-indigenous-made-foods The NCIAF is proud to announce the first initiative under our National Market Access Strategy, developed through our partnership with Sobeys Inc., a subsidiary of Empire Company Limited. Together, we launched a dedicated display of Indigenous-made products. Manitoba was selected after Sobeys identified it as the province where customers most frequently asked for greater access to Indigenous... https://nciaf.ca/news/nourishing-nations-empowering-generations-planting-seeds-for-indigenous-food-sovereignty Why Nourishing Nations Empowering Generations Was Created According to the 2021 Census, only 1.6% of the Canadian population is involved in farming. Of that small share, only 2.8% identify as Indigenous, meaning Indigenous farmers represent just 0.05% of Canada's population. These figures do not capture the many other ways Indigenous Peoples contribute to agriculture and food, including... https://nciaf.ca/news/nciaf-celebrates-indigenous-agriculture-and-culture-at-the-2026-calgary-stampede This July, the NCIAF attended the Calgary Stampede, joining one of Western Canada's largest celebrations of agriculture while sharing the growing story of Indigenous agriculture, food sovereignty, and Indigenous food systems with thousands of visitors from across Canada and around the world. Located in the agriculture barns, the NCIAF booth welcomed visitors throughout the Stampede with a... https://nciaf.ca/news/beyond-the-ice-building-stronger-indigenous-futures-together The Hockey Canada Indigenous Advisory Circle (HCIAC) recently gathered for its second meeting to continue important work around reconciliation, Indigenous leadership, and the future of hockey in Canada.  The NCIAF was honoured to facilitate two impactful half-day planning sessions for the IAC, led by Chair Dr. Wilton Littlechild. At first glance, hockey and Indigenous agriculture may seem... https://nciaf.ca/news/tatanka-wichohan-learning-culture-and-connection Tatanka Wichohan, hosted by the NCIAF, brought together community leaders, Knowledge Keepers, industry partners, and practitioners for two days of learning, reflection, and connection rooted in Indigenous values. The gathering created space for meaningful conversations about buffalo restoration, food sovereignty, and the relationships that sustain this work. The event opened in a welcoming and... https://nciaf.ca/news/aggie-days-generational-education The NCIAF was proud to take part in Aggie Days at the Calgary Stampede, where the team spent several engaging days connecting with youth, families, and educators through hands-on learning and meaningful conversation.   From the outset, the NCIAF booth was filled with energy as school-aged visitors eagerly explored Indigenous agriculture and food systems. Interactive experiences invited... https://nciaf.ca/news/building-relationships-advancing-changes-nciaf-visit-with-the-lieutenant-governor-of-saskatchewan The NCIAF was honoured to take part in a meaningful visit at Government House alongside Her Honour Bernadette McIntyre. The NCIAF President and CEO, Kallie Wood, and Senior Vice President of Business Development, Chris McKee, were pleased to attend. Hosted over tea, the conversation provided an opportunity to reflect on shared priorities and the important role of relationship-building in advancing... https://nciaf.ca/news/where-land-and-food-meet-reflections-from-the-indigenous-lands-symposium-2026 There are gatherings where you exchange business cards. And then there are gatherings where you exchange responsibilities. The Indigenous Lands Symposium 2026, hosted in Sudbury by Wahkohtowin Development, was firmly the latter.  From the moment participants entered the event, hosted at Science North, it was clear this was not simply a conference about forestry policy. It was a space rooted... https://nciaf.ca/news/indigenous-prairie-bison-initiative-supporting-bison-stewardship-across-the-prairies IPBI is a three-year initiative (2025–2028) supporting Indigenous-led approaches to bison restoration, stewardship, and rematriation across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. NCIAF has accepted funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Strategic Partnership Initiative which is a program ran collectively with Indigenous Services Canada.   As a non-profit, the NCIAF is... https://nciaf.ca/news/indigenousagriculture-summit-2025-day-by-day-summary Day 1: Community-Led Food Systems, Youth, and Buffalo Restoration Day One of the Indigenous Agriculture Summit emphasized that Indigenous foodsovereignty is already happening—driven by community vision, youth leadership, and deep relationships with land and animals.Across sessions, speakers shared how northern and remote communities are building resilient food systems...