Registration is now open Mamaw Kimiciminan Indigenous Food Sovereignty Gathering! The three-day, land-based, knowledge-sharing event that is a blend between a conference and a cultural camp. The gathering takes place September 1-3, 2026 in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Centered on mamaw kimiciminan (“our foods” in Anishiniimowin) and First Nations communities in Northern Ontario, the gathering will:
- Bring together Elders, youth, knowledge carriers, food champions, and community leaders;
- Celebrate the rich food knowledge we carry;
- Strengthen Indigenous food systems across the region;
- Share teachings, build skills, and reinforce Indigenous knowledge systems;
- Advance sustainable, culturally grounded food systems; and
- Address food insecurity and climate impacts.
Registration and more info: https://mamawkimiciminan.eventbrite.ca
For more information, contact kanina.terry@slfnha.com.
Hosted by the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority, in partnership with Feed Ontario, Food Banks Canada, Gaagige Zaagibiga, Northwestern Health Unit, Wiiche’iwaymagon Alliance, SLAAMB – Harvesters Support Grant Program, KKETS – Mawachintoon Anishnabe Miijim Program, and Thunder Bay District Health Unit – Understanding Our Food Systems.
