Indigenous Farm & Food Festival

Time

Tuesday, September 23 to Thursday, September 25, 2025

Location

Dumont Lodge at Batoche

This gathering is for Indigenous participants and those who are employed by or directly work with Indigenous communities.

There is no cost to attend!

This RSVP helps us get a sense of who’s interested so we can plan accordingly. Closer to the event, we’ll send an email with full details, where you’ll be invited to confirm your participation and share additional information needed to reserve your spot.

Following the success of the inaugural event in Meadow Lake with Flying Dust First Nation, we’re excited to co-host the second annual Indigenous Farm & Food Festival—a three-day interactive experience exploring Indigenous food systems, soil health, regenerative agriculture and buffalo caretaking. Through hands-on workshops, guided farm tours, and storytelling, participants will connect with the land, hear from local experts, and learn through a mix of Traditional Knowledge and scientific approaches. Expect immersive learning, meaningful conversations, and outdoor exploration—all set against the rich cultural backdrop of Batoche, SK and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation.

Goals of the Festival

• Deepen connections to Indigenous food systems, land stewardship, and sustainable agriculture.
• Provide hands-on learning through interactive workshops, storytelling, and guided explorations.
• Celebrate Indigenous knowledge and traditions in farming, food, and environmental sustainability.
• Foster community engagement by bringing together participants in shared experiences.
• Encourage reflection and action on regenerative agriculture and food sovereignty.

Draft Itinerary

• Day 1 - September 23: Participants will take part in hands-on discovery sessions in smaller breakout groups exploring Indigenous food systems, soil health, regenerative agriculture and buffalo caretaking.
• Day 2 - September 24: Breakout sessions on Indigenous food systems, soil health, regenerative agriculture and buffalo caretaking will take place in the morning. In the afternoon, participants will have a chance to network, visit the buffalo, go on-self guided visits in the Batoche area and participate in other activities.
• Day 3 - September 25: All participants will join a shared farm tour experience, including a bus tour stopping at several farms and a visit to the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation Food Forest.

Meals will be provided throughout - a curated menu with locally-sourced ingredients, prepared by Métis Chef Jenni Lessard.



Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs program.