Land, Water, Food Systems
When the land is well, we are well.
Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council’s Land, Water, Food Systems team works alongside Member Nations to reclaim food sovereignty, restore ecological health, and strengthen the relationships between people, place, and food that have sustained these communities since time immemorial.
This is place-based, community-led work. It does not follow a template. It follows the land and the people who know it best.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
What guides this work
Support place-based capacity building opportunities rooted in each community’s relationship to their territory
Provide policy and project planning in areas related to land, water, and food systems
Facilitate Nation-to-Nation sharing and learning so knowledge and experience move across communities
Provide internship and mentoring opportunities flexible to each community or youth’s need
Distribute micro-grants and provide fund sourcing, grant writing, and research support
WHAT WE DO
Rooted in community. Responsive to need.
We work alongside Member Nations across a range of interconnected areas — because land, water, and food cannot be separated from one another, and neither can the work.
Supporting food security and food sovereignty planning means starting with what each Nation already knows about their land and their relationship to food — and building from there. Ecological restoration and food land conservation planning happen in partnership, not from the outside in. Policy development and research support ensure that the Nations have the tools to advocate for their land and water on their own terms.
For young people stepping into this work, NmTC offers internship and mentorship opportunities shaped around individual and community need. And through micro-grants, fund sourcing, and grant writing support, we help Nations access the resources that make community-led food and land initiatives possible.
Community Food Network
A space to come together, share, and grow.
The Community Food Network nurtures relationships between Member Nations and provides a collective space to share knowledge, develop ideas, work through challenges, celebrate, uplift one another, and grow.
The Network hosts regular meetings, workshops, and webinars, and develops learning opportunities in various formats — including toolkits, videos, and hands-on training. It is one of the most active and generative spaces in NmTC’s work, because it belongs to the Nations that show up for it.
Meet the Team
Meet the Land, Water, Food Systems Team
The Land, Water, Food Systems team brings together a dedicated group of people who care deeply about the land, the Nations, and the communities they serve. They show up not as experts with answers, but as partners willing to learn, listen, and get their hands in the soil alongside the people doing this work every day.
Seanna Johnston
Megan Curren
Terrance Scott
Resources
Tools built for the Nations, by the Nations.
We develop and share practical resources to support Member Nations in their land, water, and food sovereignty work — including toolkits, guides, planning templates, and research support materials.
Who is Eating My Garden?
Learn about managing common garden pests and plant diseases with Elder Thalia.
Canning Guide
Canning keeps fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish available all year!
Planting Guide
Get those seeds and seedlings in synch with the seasons. What to plant and when to plant it.
Microgreens
Packed with nutrition and easy to grow! Learn about growing healthy microgreens.
VIDEO RESOURCES
Learning in motion.
Sometimes the best way to share knowledge is to show it. Our video resources bring workshops, teachings, and community stories to life — accessible whenever and wherever they are needed.
Fruit Tree Care Up Close: Pruning Safety
Fruit Tree Care Up Close: Larger Diameter Thinning Cuts
Fruit Tree Care Up Close: Spur Thinning
Fruit Tree Care Up Close: Heading Cuts
April 2021 Dr. Jeanne Paul – Beginner Medicine Making
Homalco Let’s Chat About Our Gardens
Our Kitchen Table with Knowledge Keepers at Malahat First Nation
What’s eating my veggies?
Food Sustainability with Ken Thomas of Penelakut Tribe – Traditional Teachings
NEWS & EVENTS
What is growing across the Nations.
Stay connected with the latest from the Land, Water, Food Systems team and the Community Food Network — project updates, gathering invitations, seasonal stories, and more.
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Gardens2Gardens Pilot Program Kickoff!
We were excited to kick off our Gardens2Gardens pilot program in the Malahat community garden with Malahat Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.
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