Rematriating Seeds and Decolonizing our Food Systems

Sow and Grow Podcast

In this episode we’re examining this country’s agricultural system through the lens of decolonization and focusing on the importance of Indigenous foodways. Our guest, Tiffany Traverse, tells us about her work with Fourth Sister Farm, preserving traditional Indigenous foods and reframing our relationship with seeds and with the land.

Tiffany is of Secwepemc and European descent. With Fourth Sister Farm she grows rare varieties of vegetables, fruits and other plants that are traditional to both Secwepemc and other Indigenous peoples. The goal of the farm is to connect with other seed and land stewards, and encourage community members to strive for stronger food security without extraction.

More info about Tiffany’s work, Fourth Sister Farm, and other Indigenous land/ seed stewards (per Tiffany’s recommendation) :

• Fourth Sister Farm website
• Fourth Sister Farm instagram
• Fourth Sister Farm - Facebook
• Tiffany’s List of Indigenous Seed & Land Stewards:
  • Dawn Morrison - Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty
  • Rowen White - Sierra Seeds, Indigenous Seedkeepers Network
  • Caroline Chartrand - Tiffany’s Mentor & Metis Seedkeeper
  • Julian Napoleon - Cree/Dene Farmer at Amisk Farm and Head Grower at Twin Sisters Native Plant Nursery
  • Jacob & Jessica Beaton - Tea Creek Farm (Indigenous Teaching Farm)
  • Janice Brant - Seedkeeper and Educator at Kenhteke Seed Sanctuary and Learning Centre
• Indigenous Solidarity Working Group | National Farmers Union.

As always, a huge thank you to the National Farmers Foundation (NFF)

Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions expressed by the guest and producers of this podcast do not necessarily represent the thoughts, opinions or policy of our sponsors, including that of the National Farmers Union.

ETC GROUP Links

Who will feed us third edition (2017): https://www.etcgroup.org/whowillfeedus

Who will feed us animations (2018): https://www.etcgroup.org/content/new-video-who-will-feed-us-peasant-food-web-vs-industrial-food-chain