This three-day event in Thunder Bay focused on peer learning and vision planning. Highlights included:
Traditional meal preparation with guest chef Cody Leeson
Kairos blanket activity and sharing circle
Project updates on the 13 Moons curriculum and glyphosate research
Breakout sessions on traditional foods, wild edibles, and seed saving
Community visioning sessions
The gathering concluded with participation in a local wild game policy event, linking food sovereignty to regional advocacy efforts.
The Traditional Harvesting Resource now includes:
Colouring Book (2023): Illustrated by Shelby Gagnon and distributed in print to participants at the 2024 Fall Gathering. Available under "Resources for Educators." Hard copies can be requested through the project team.
Curriculum (2024): Developed by Shy-Anne Bartlett for Kindergarten to Grade 2, launched at the end of 2024 to support classroom learning. Available on the "Resources for Educators." Hard copies can be requested through the project team.
