Conference – Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Food Network

Cedar Weaving

Diandra Jurkic-Walls — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 19:03:22 +0000

Both days at the Conference Cedar weaving has been taught. It has been a great experience sitting near the women weaving, teaching and learning. There is so much strength in women sharing space together and growing and healing together through working with their hands, binding their hearts. I’m so honoured to share space with them.

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Traditional Foods Feast!

Diandra Jurkic-Walls — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:50:43 +0000

After our day of learning, sharing and teachings, conference participants got to sit together and enjoy a dead with each other. Communities from across the west coast region donated traditional and sea foods for our feast. We truly appreciate the donations!!

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Conference Committee

Diandra Jurkic-Walls — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:20:16 +0000

The conference committee is wearing red hoodies at the conference to help us stand out and stay warm in the chilly rainy weather. If you’re here and have a question or want to talk about VICCIFN please track us down!

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Opening in the Longhouse

Diandra Jurkic-Walls — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:27:04 +0000

Conference coordinator Anne Robinson introduced the Elders who guided the planning of this Traditional Foods Conference. Julia Lucas spoke of the role and importance of women in nurturing children and supporting communities. Two young women provided pieces of upsquee to participants to eat while the Elders spoke. It is traditional practice to eat while receiving… Read More »