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Updates – Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Food Network https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/ Indigenous foods conference Mon, 26 Oct 2020 03:17:31 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.1 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-body-bg-32x32.gif Updates – Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Food Network https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/ 32 32 8th annual traditional foods conference coming soon! https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2015/08/8th-annual-traditional-foods-conference-coming-soon/ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:58:47 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1557 The 8th Annual traditional foods conference is approximately eight weeks away! The conference this year will be held in T̓sax̱is – Fort Rupert on Day 1 and, Dła̱ksiwe’ – Cluxewe Campground/Resort on Day 2. The dates are October 2nd and 3rd. Our community partners in Fort Rupert have been busy harvesting nourishing traditional foods, including salmon and halibut, for everyone to enjoy at the...

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]]> Celebation Book https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2013/07/celebation-book/ Fri, 05 Jul 2013 19:38:08 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1185 Read More »]]> This book “Feasting For Change” celebrates some of the Indigenous Foods of Vancouver Island. It was created through the teachings and leanings from our 40 events and as inspired by the diversity and wisdom of the knowledge keepers in all the communities. We know we have only begun to understand the different uses and all the teachings around these foods; this first edition is a living document and...

]]> Pacific Northwest Plant Knowledge Cards – Place your order now. https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2013/06/pacific-northwest-plant-knowledge-cards/ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 22:26:50 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1149 Read More »]]> Pacific Northwest Coastal Plant Knowledge Cards highlight 65 edible and medicinal plants from the Pacific Northwest coastal region. The cards include beautiful photographs and descriptions to help identify plants, names of the plants in three different Indigenous languages, including SENCOTEN, Hul’q’umi’num, and Dididaht. The cards were inspired by Feasting for Change: Reconnecting Food, Land &

]]> Feasting for Change Plant Knowledge Cards https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2013/05/feasting-for-change-plant-knowledge-cards/ Thu, 09 May 2013 17:37:12 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1144 Read More »]]> Creation of a set of 66 different native plants local to the South Island area. The Feasting for Change Plant Knowledge Cards were inspired by our many plant walks and discussions about edible and medicinal plants. Bring them out on walks to help identify plants, their uses and keep the old ways strong. Much of the plants and knowledge within these cards is focused on the Coast Salish Territory...

]]> Feasting for Change Celebration – Place your Order https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2013/05/feasting-for-change-celebration-book/ Thu, 09 May 2013 17:15:12 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1138 Read More »]]> This book “Feasting For Change” celebrates some of the Indigenous Foods of Vancouver Island. It was created through the teachings and leanings from our 40 events and as inspired by the diversity and wisdom of the knowledge keepers in all the communities. We know we have only begun to understand the different uses and all the teachings around these foods; this first edition is a living document and...

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]]> Digital Harvest Videos from Feb 2013 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2013/04/digital-harvest-videos-from-feb-2013/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:22:43 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1131 Read More »]]> The Prevention and Preservation project, funded by the Vancouver Foundation is a collaboration between the OCPHR, the Vancouver Island Coastal Communities Indigenous Foods Network (VICCIFN), VIHA and the Canadian Diabetes Association. Over the next two years, the project will work to bring together First Nations youth and elders from across Vancouver Island to learn about traditional foods and...

]]> Digital Harvest Story Creation Event – Nanaimo https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2013/02/digital-harvest-story-creation-event-nanaimo/ Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:22:43 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1119 On Feb 23 and 24th in Nanaimo BC the youth will be coming back together to create their stories. So excited to see their ideas, stories and visions come to life in the computer labs at VIU. Come back later to see them.

]]> PHOTOVOICE CONTEST https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/12/photovoice-contest/ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:27:01 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1107 Read More »]]> Share YOUR story about what food sovereignty/security/safety means to you! Email a picture + short story (max 100 words) to share with Vancouver Island food communities and be eligible for a chance to win a new camera or some traditional medicines. Contest closes January 31, 2013 Entries can be submitted to viccifn Entries will be posted on the VICCIFN website and facebook Winners will be chosen...

]]> Digital Storytelling 2012 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/12/digital-storytelling-2012/ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:50:13 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1096 Another successful weekend of connecting communities, Elders and Youth at the Digital Storytelling workshop.

]]> Traditional Foods Conference Pictures https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/10/traditionalfoodsconference-pictures/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:56:43 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1069

]]> Traditional Food Conference Report 2011 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/10/traditional-food-conference-report-2011/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:38:58 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1024 This is the summary of our 2011 conference. Traditional Foods Conference Report 2011 (PDF)...

]]> Digital Storytelling Invitation October 2012 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/10/digital-storytelling-invitation-october-2012/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:10:54 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1012 We had another successful Digital Storytelling workshop in Tofino on Nov 16-18th. Come back later for more details.

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]]> Looking for a Host and Partner for the 6th Annual Traditional Foods Conference https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/10/looking-for-a-host-and-partner-for-the-6th-annual-traditional-foods-conference/ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:44:01 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1004 Please send in proposal and ideas if you want to host the 6th Annual Tradtional Foods Conference. Contact us at viccifn@bcfsn.

]]> Launch Call for Youth Participation in Digital Harvest 2012 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/10/launch-call-for-youth-participation-in-digital-harvest-2012/ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:59:08 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=992 Read More »]]> Youth Preserving Traditional Knowledge through Digital Story-Telling You are invited to apply to come to the Digital Story Workshop Come share and learn with youth, Elders and knowledge keepers across the 3 main family groups on Vancouver Island. The workshop will be held in Tofino, B.C at the Echo Lodge and Botanical Gardens November 16 12:00pm- November 18th 1:00pm All expenses will be covered...

]]> Live 2012 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/09/live-2012/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:12:16 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=947 Request from Conference Coordinator https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/09/request-from-conference-coordinator/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:47:36 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=936 Read More »]]> To: All Vancouver Island First Nations The 5th Annual Conference on Traditional Foods of Vancouver Island First Nations is fast approaching, what an exciting time. As previously stated the theme of this year’s conference is “hayuuk#ap >aayaahaskim”, this is in the Tseshaht (a Nuu chah nulth Nation) dialect and translates to “Feeding the Next Generations”. Careful thought has been given to what...

]]> Digital Harvest 2012 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/08/digital-harvest-2012/ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:44:10 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=817 Digital Harvest is a community based initiative that focuses primarily upon elder and youth engagement. Through an assortment of experiential workshops, digital storytelling and interactive participation, youth and elders are provided an opportunity to share traditional knowledge and practices, engage in peer-based and intergenerational learning opportunities and produce digital stories (and other...

]]> Conference Coordinator Position Filled by C. Anne Robinson https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/08/conference-coordinator-position-filled-c-anne-robinson/ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:28:39 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=811 I’m so excited to be brought onboard to coordinate the 5th Annual Traditional Foods Conference! So far it’s been great to be meeting and working with so many different people from many different walks of life. It amazes me to see and hear thier ongoing efforts and committment to the preservation of Traditional Foods on Vancouver Island. I’m looking forward the 5th Annual Traditional Foods...

]]> Workshop today on Tseshat territory https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/08/workshop-today-on-tseshat-territory/ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:07:17 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=777 We’re meeting at the office of First Nations Wildcrafters today, near Port Alberni. Nitanis, Diandra and Anne are already experts in publishing. Looking forward to many good posts leading up to the conference at the end of September!

]]> WordPress Training at First Nations Wildcrafters https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/08/wordpress-training/ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:04:36 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=781 VICCIFN has recently expanded it’s staff and projects and we now have three main programming streams including the Digital Harvest, Indigenous Foods Conference, and Sharing Our Voice, an Island-wide community engagement strategy. The staff who are leading these projects have the opportunity to get together with Sherwin Arnott from Pink Sheep Media to learn the ins and outs of working with...

]]> Registration for the 2012 Conference Coming This WEEK! https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/07/registration-for-the-2012-conference-coming-this-week/ Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:40:23 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=702 Come back to this site this week to register for the conference! ETA: Registration is now live !!

]]> VICCIFN Expresses Disappointment at the Closure of National Contaminants Program https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/07/viccifn-expresses-disappointment-at-the-closure-of-national-contaminants-program/ Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:53:30 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=663 Read More »]]> In late May, the Department of Fisheries made the decision to close their national contaminants program. Staff of this program, most notably Dr. Peter Ross, have been instrumental to the forming of the Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities Indigenous Foods Network. Dr. Ross has worked to study and inform Canadian governments, communities, and area First Nations of the levels of contamination of...

]]> 5th Annual Traditional Foods Conference Coordinator Posting https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/06/5th-annual-traditional-foods-conference-coordinator-posting/ Sat, 16 Jun 2012 07:08:02 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=667 Read More »]]> Below is our recent Call for Proposals for a Conference Coordinator for the upcoming Traditional Foods Conference. You can forward any inquiries or proposals to Victoria Watts (info below). Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Request for Proposals The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council in partnership with Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Foods Network (VICCIFN) is seeking proposals from...

]]> Save the Date 5th Annual Traditional Foods Conference https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2012/05/save-the-date-5th-annual-traditional-foods-conference/ Wed, 09 May 2012 23:28:09 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=653 Read More »]]> I would like to share the Save the Date Invitation to the 5th Annual Traditional Foods Conference hosted in partnership by the Tseshaht First Nation, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, the Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Foods Network and VIHA Aboriginal Health. The conference will be in Port Alberni on September 28 th and 29th. More info to follow in the coming weeks.

]]> Thank you to Curtis Wilson! https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2011/07/firs-news-post/ Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:13:36 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=1 Read More »]]> We wanted to send a huge thank you to our friend Curtis Wilson for his design of the Octopus. We have our Traditional Foods Conference logo from the past 3 years but wanted someone local to add to our designs this year. We were so excited when we saw the design Curtis had created. I asked Curtis about what he knew of the Octopus and its meaning in his family: “The Octopus is a remarkable, unique...

]]> Final Report 2010 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2010/08/final-report-2010/ Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:10:03 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=325 2010 conference Final Report: Our Food [PDF 2.4mb]...

]]> 2010 conference poster and postcard https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2010/04/2010-conference-poster-and-postcard/ Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:00:11 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=256 Conference poster 2010 [PDF] Conference postcard 2010 [PDF]...

]]> Final report: Conference 2009 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2009/08/final-report-conference-2009/ Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:00:52 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=321 Final Report 2009 conference [PDF]...

]]> Quatsino Edition: Traditional Sea Foods report 2008 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2008/08/quatsino-edition-traditional-sea-foods-report-2008/ Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:00:53 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=245 Quatsino First Nation News 2008 Edition [PDF]...

]]> Final report 2008 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2008/08/final-report-2008/ Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:00:40 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=239 2008 Final Report [PDF 2.3 MB]...

]]> 2008 conference program https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2008/04/2008-conference-program/ Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:00:26 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=274 2008 conference program [PDF]...

]]> Inaugural conference poster 2008 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/2008/03/inaugural-conference-poster-2008/ Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:00:15 +0000 https://indigenousfoods.docu.li/?p=267 Traditional Sea Foods Poster 2008 [PDF]...

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