Andrea McCoy Andrea McCoy

Episode 29: Farming Justice & Food Sovereignty

Black Canadian farmers are doing more than just growing food - they're creating culturally relevant foods that are local and sustainable for Afro-Carribbean communities. Innovation is the spirit of immigrants and we're excited to highlight the inspiring work of a Nigerian-born farmer Toyin Ajayi of British Columbia and explore the positive impact Black Canadian farmers are making.

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Andrea McCoy Andrea McCoy

Episode 7: Culture of Feasting

Feasting! The Food, the family and the . . . hierarchy!? Say What? In this post-Thanksgiving episode, we will unpack the culture of feasting and how historically to present day, feasting has always been a universal means of identity, social belonging and cultural expression. Feasts transcend beyond eating a meal inviting us to realize that they reinforce community bonds, hierarchy, tradition, and even political power.

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