Food matters—for the health of our families and cultures, for the climate and for the ecosystems on which we depend. In Canada and around the world, most of our food comes out of systems that have been industrialized with dangerous impacts on people, climate, land, water, and animals. Yet, even though cultural and ecological roots of producing foods have often been pushed to the side, community-based food systems are still alive and thriving. As the pandemic exposed the volatility of global food supply chains, both remote and urban communities are leaping forward to ensure community access to healthy foods.

MakeWay prioritizes local and Indigenous food sovereignty work that strengthens soil, water, animals, and humans while celebrating connection and culture.