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Home / Food Security and Innovation

Food Security and Innovation

Our Food Security & Climate Resilience Program empowers Indigenous and Northern communities through land-based, sustainable agriculture and food innovation. Originally piloted in 2024 with funding from the Manitoba Agriculture Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Program and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, this initiative weaves together traditional knowledge, regenerative practices, and climate entrepreneurship—fueled by the creativity of the arts. In 2025 the program expanded to work with Northwestern Ontario, Minnesota and Nunavut.

Reclaiming Food Sovereignty with Sustainable Agriculture and Creative Leadership

From local food production and preservation to the development of culturally relevant food products and community-led agri-innovation, the program strengthens food sovereignty while building skills and pathways for the next generation of land stewards, artists, and changemakers. By connecting agriculture, climate action, and artistic expression, we’re growing a resilient, just, and thriving food future—rooted in community, culture, and care.

Last year, Tony Eetak, an emerging Inuk artist from Winnipeg, visited regional communities Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation as part of his study on artist residency programs, exploring community connections and creative opportunities in northwestern Ontario.
Volunteer Opportunities

Northern Arts Collective To Expand Living Lab with Artist Residency Program

Exploring new ways to integrate art, culture, and sustainability, the team behind the Arts Borups Corners collective is gearing up to relaunch their living lab…
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Flooding destroyed the lower level of the Dyment Recreation Hall in 2022, disrupting many activities and programs.

From Ruin to Renewal

In June 2022, just as Art Borups Corners' Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse-funded Digital Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship Incubator pilot program was gaining…
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This year we were thrilled to see our tomatoes thriving, plump and green, thanks to the support and knowledge we've gained from Manitoba Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Their support has been invaluable in helping us understand food production from the ground up, and we’re grateful for their commitment to fostering sustainable practices with our project. Photo: Tony Eetak, Art Borups Corners Youth, Arts and Media
Volunteer Opportunities

Planning: Exploring Program Models for Indigenous Food Labs and Commercial Kitchens 

In the coming months, our project team members will be reaching out, building relationships and engaging with organizations, programs and models that can help inform…
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How to make Traditional Fry Bread: A Delicious and Timeless Treat
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How to make Traditional Fry Bread: A Delicious and Timeless Treat

Discover the charm of traditional fry bread with this recipe, a cherished staple in Indigenous cuisines, particularly among First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples. Learn…
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Who knew tackling food security could be this deliciously fun? Join us this summer as we explore the arts, one bite at a time.

Taste the Creativity

Explore Winnipeg’s vibrant arts and food scene with our project team. This week, we’ve enjoyed incredible visits to top cultural hotspots and dining gems.
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Building resilience is about more than just immediate solutions; it's about capacity building for the future. Climate change is increasingly posing a unique challenge, as it affects everything from growing seasons to infrastructure and transportation routes. Photo: Tony Eetak.

Youth Tackle Food Security and Climate Change with Arts and Food Sector Entrepreneurship

This summer Youth, Arts, and Media Team tackles food security and climate change in Manitoba through sustainable food systems and digital literacy.
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This summer the Youth, Arts and Media Team are learning essential tips for growing beans and embarking on a journey toward sustainable gardening. Discover the benefits of cultivating your own nutritious and delicious vegetables.

Growing Our Own Beans!

Learn essential tips for growing beans and embark on a journey toward sustainable gardening. Discover the benefits of cultivating your own nutritious and delicious vegetables.
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Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st, honoring the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Canada's Indigenous peoples. Photo by Tony Eetak
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National Indigenous Peoples Day

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st, honoring the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Canada's Indigenous peoples.
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First year Minneapolis College of Art and Design Creative Entrepreneurship student Anastasia Broman was among the youth researchers Niriqatiginnga session presenters during the 2024 Arctic Congress in Bodø, Norway.

Arctic Congress 2024: Advocating for Food Security and Food Sovereignty

At the Arctic Congress 2024 in Bodø, Norway, Anastasia Broman spotlighted food security, emphasizing its crucial role amid global warming and anti-colonization efforts.
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Food Security and Innovation

Organizations we’d like to meet: Manitoba Agriculture Food Development Centre

The Manitoba Agriculture Food Development Centre's fully equipped pilot plant allows businesses to test new processes and produce small batches, minimizing financial risks and facilitating…
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Jukebox In Exile is the new country music album from Flin Flon singer-songwriter C.C. Trubiak, blending classic country, honky-tonk, Americana and traditional storytelling into a collection of songs inspired by resilience, community and life in Northern Manitoba. Written during and after the 2025 Flin Flon wildfire evacuation, the album draws influence from country music legends including Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings and George Jones. Featuring the singles "Old Country Songs," "Being Rich" and the charting track "Outlaws Meditation," Jukebox In Exile showcases Trubiak's signature songwriting while celebrating small-town life, northern Canadian culture, queer country music and the enduring spirit of Flin Flon. The album is available now on major music streaming platforms.
Manitoba's own C.C. Trubiak's new album "Jukebox in Exile" dropped on June 5! Check it out today!

Upcoming Events

The Under $100 Art Show is coming to Winnipeg August 13-16, 2026. Get your tickets now for this amazing event! The Art Spot Canada Under $100 Art Exhibition is coming to Winnipeg, Manitoba this August! ART SPOT was created in 2008 in Calgary to support local emerging artists.  ART SPOT has curated and facilitated over 100 successful art events, including solo exhibitions, group exhibitions, workshops, concerts, body painting competitions, markets, community events and more.

WINNIPEG ARTS PROGRAMS

This platform, our Winnipeg, Manitoba hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 Program

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Arts Incubator was seeded and piloted with strategic arts innovation funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. We thank them for their investment, supporting northern arts capacity building and bringing the arts to life.

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NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO ARTS

This platform, our Northwestern Ontario hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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