Winter — A time of relaxation and peace, a time to reflect. A perfect time to give thanks to our environment and all it provides for us. But how natural is it to consume foods from all corners of the world all year round? While I am grateful for every farmer and whose efforts don’t […]
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In August of 2021, we worked with the Lax Kw'alaams Wap Suwilaawksa (previously known as Coast Tsimshian Academy) and Lax Kw’alaams community to build their own 42’ Growing Dome greenhouse. Lax Kw’alaams is a small community located on the Northwest coast of British Columbia, home to only 800 people. With the nearest grocery store in […]
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The power of youth is often underestimated. Would you believe the headline ‘Local teens raise over 9,000 dollars for Indigenous communities in need’? I know I'm still shocked – and I co-organized the fundraiser. For those of you now wondering who I am, my name is Eshal Ali, and I am the 2021-22 Student Trustee […]
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Lose a few pounds. Lettuce. Reduce your carbon footprint. Lettuce. Maintain a healthy diet. Lettuce. So often when considering healthy food and proper nutrition, lettuce is treated like the ‘end all be all’. Ray Solotki, Executive Director of Green Iglu, has a few things to say about this unbridled dedication to lettuce. Ray grew up […]
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Salmon are essential to many First Nation communities and seafood has been a big player in supporting sustainable livelihoods and increasing food security. However dams, overfishing and pollutions continue to decline salmon populations. In addition, the high cost of harvesting equipment, industry related activities and climate change reduces First Nation communities' access to seafood.This salmon […]
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Get to know our “Jill of all trades”, a.k.a, our Greenhouse Technician Lead! Here are a few words from Jill herself… “I’m Jill Seymour and I come from the beautiful wilds of the Pacific Northwest (I can see Alaska on a clear day!). I was born and raised in Prince Rupert, BC and was thrilled […]
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