Against the backdrop of colonization and the climate crisis, Jacob Beaton, a passionate Indigenous entrepreneur, has embarked on a remarkable journey. His vision is to transform his family farm into a beacon of hope for Indigenous Food Sovereignty. In a world where the connection to the land has been fractured, Jacob aims to revive the abundance that once defined Turtle Island.
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What Tea Creek does:
● Trains, mentors and supports future Indigenous leaders in the field of food sovereignty
● Builds community capacity to support Indigenous food systems resurgence
● Grows and gifts over 20,000 lbs of culturally appropriate food, annually
● Celebrates the resurgence of Indigenous foods, cultivars, and seeds
● Advocates for equitable access to land, funding, and capital to support Indigenous involvement in agriculture and foodland management
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