Ideas & inspiration blog

For several years, the Wisahkotewinowak network has been building relationships with local urban lands, with a focus on Indigenous food sovereignty and land-based education. 

At the age of 13, Lazar went door-to-door in his neighbourhood to gather the community’s support to install a Math Wall and accessible table in Morrison Park to help elementary-aged students improve their math skills in a fun, outdoor environment.

For many years community gardens have been popular spots for residents to exercise their green thumbs by gathering with one another to grow vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers in designated plots. The folks at Mansion Greens Community Garden set out to plant the Mansion Greens Edible Forest Garden in 2015. This 4,000+ sq. ft. space in Weber Park is home to 16 fruit trees and approximately 35 fruit bushes.