Land, Water, Food Systems
When the land is well, we are well.
Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council’s Land, Water, Food Systems team works alongside Member Nations to reclaim food sovereignty, restore ecological health, and strengthen the relationships between people, place, and food that have long sustained these communities. The work is grounded in the land and the people who know it best.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
What guides this work
Support place-based capacity building rooted in each community’s relationship to their territory.
Provide research, policy, and planning support in areas related to land, water, and food systems.
Facilitate Nation-to-Nation knowledge and resource sharing.
Provides flexible internship and mentorship opportunities for Indigenous youth.
Support with grant sourcing and writing.
WHAT WE DO
Rooted in relationships. Responsive to community priorities.
The Land, Water, Food Systems team works alongside Member Nations across a range of interconnected areas, recognizing that land, water, and food are deeply connected to one another and to the people who steward them.
Our work bridges guardian and stewardship programs, lands and health departments, community gardens, Elders and Youth programming, community services, and more. We provide place-based, community-led support build opportunities that strengthen the connection and reciprocal well-being of all our relations within land, water, and food. Our work includes food security and food sovereignty, ecological monitoring, climate assessments, systems planning, adaptation and restoration, and mentorship, as well as research and grant writing support to help Nations access resources and advocate for their land and water on their own terms.
Community Food Network
A space to come together, share, and grow.
The Community Food Network nurtures relationships between Member Nations and provides a collective space to share knowledge, develop ideas, work through challenges, celebrate, uplift one another, and grow.
The Network hosts regular meetings, workshops, and webinars, and develops learning opportunities in various formats — including toolkits, videos, and hands-on training. It is one of the most active and generative spaces in NmTC’s work, because it belongs to the Nations that show up for it.
Meet the Team
Meet the Land, Water, Food Systems Team
The Land, Water, Food Systems team brings together a dedicated group of people who care deeply about the land, the Nations, and the communities they serve.
Seanna Johnston
Megan Curren
Terrance Scott
Resources
Tools built for the Nations, by the Nations.
We develop and share practical resources to support Member Nations in their land, water, and food sovereignty work — including toolkits, guides, planning templates, and research support materials.
Who is Eating My Garden?
Learn about managing common garden pests and plant diseases with Elder Thalia.
Canning Guide
Canning keeps fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish available all year!
Planting Guide
Get those seeds and seedlings in synch with the seasons. What to plant and when to plant it.
Microgreens
Packed with nutrition and easy to grow! Learn about growing healthy microgreens.
VIDEO RESOURCES
Learning in motion.
Sometimes the best way to share knowledge is to show it. Our video resources bring workshops, teachings, and community stories to life — accessible whenever and wherever they are needed.
Fruit Tree Care Up Close: Pruning Safety
Fruit Tree Care Up Close: Larger Diameter Thinning Cuts
Fruit Tree Care Up Close: Spur Thinning
Fruit Tree Care Up Close: Heading Cuts
Homalco Let’s Chat About Our Gardens
Our Kitchen Table with Knowledge Keepers at Malahat First Nation
What’s eating my veggies?
Food Sustainability with Ken Thomas of Penelakut Tribe – Traditional Teachings
Seed Saving Webinar
Elder Thalia Comics
Learning, one panel at a time.
Follow Elder Thalia on her food adventures with her community
Elder Thalia: Issue 14
Elder Thalia: Issue 13
Elder Thalia: Issue 12
Elder Thalia: Issue 11
NEWS & EVENTS
What is growing across the Nations.
Stay connected with the latest from the Land, Water, Food Systems team and the Community Food Network — project updates, gathering invitations, seasonal stories, and more.
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Gardens2Gardens Pilot Program Kickoff!
We were excited to kick off our Gardens2Gardens pilot program in the Malahat community garden with Malahat Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.
12+1 Screaming Babies Plant Medicine Program
Tue Aug 25 @ 12:00 am – 12:00 am
12+1 Screaming Babies is a 12-part learning program that will explore traditional plant knowledge, seasonal teachings, and ways to support wellness in our communities using the medicine in your territories. Each month focuses on a different area of the body, sharing plant medicines for your whole body over the course of the series. Contact: seannaj@nautsamawt.com
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