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Stories from Nunatsiavut

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 Improving Food Security through Community Action in Nunatsiavut

The communities of Nunatsiavut face complex food security challenges that impact access to traditional, wild foods, as well as healthy store bought food. 

The NiKigijavut Nunatsiavutinni: Our Food in Nunatsiavut Project supports creative, community-led programs designed to address local food security challenges and help improve access to healthy and culturally-appropriate food. 

In April of 2016, Food First NL's Evaluation Manager completed a two week trip to Nunatsiavut alongside the talented Annie McEwen (Audio Producer). The two travelled to Project sites in the region, gathering sounds and images of the land, harvesting trips, food programs, and people.

From this initial gathering came 18 stories, from Nain, Hopedale, and Rigolet. We are excited to share this collection of stories and to showcase the strength of these communities, and the impact of this work.

Other Projects
Everybody Eats
Everybody Eats

This nationally recognized project convenes key players from all sectors to work together in building a provincial roadmap for advancing food security.

Farm to School
Farm to School

Farm to School initiatives bring healthy, local food into schools, and provide students with hands-on learning opportunities that foster food literacy, all while strengthening the local food system.

Healthy Corner Stores NL
Healthy Corner Stores NL

84% of our communities do not have a full-service grocery store, and rely heavily on their corner stores for food. This project was created to improve the selection of healthy, affordable food in such communities.

Seniors Food Celebrations
Seniors Food Celebrations

Sharing and celebrating food with seniors at events across the province.

Healthy Eating in NL Resource Centre
Healthy Eating in NL Resource Centre

Your one-stop-shop for healthy eating resources in NL.

St. John’s Food Policy Council
St. John’s Food Policy Council

The St. John's Food policy Council was created to sit key players and policy makers around the same table, so they could work together and help the food system flourish in St. John's.

Newfoundland & Labrador Good Food Challenge
Newfoundland & Labrador Good Food Challenge

The annual Good Food Challenge was founded by Food First NL to encourage people to discuss and learn more about food, food systems, food security, and food issues, as a way toward healthier eating for people and their planet.