MMGA: Learning from Indigenous Farming Before the Fur Trade

Manitoba Master Gardeners Association

In this talk, Audrey Logan will share stories and knowledge about the food ways of indigenous people in our region.  With references to research done in Lockport by Dr. Leigh Syms, retired curator of archaeology at the Manitoba Museum, Audrey will explain how important crops like squash and beans were developed, planted and harvested by First Nations long before the arrival of Europeans, and show how indigenous gardening practices have much to teach us today.

Audrey Logan is a Neheyaw (Cree) and Metis knowledge keeper and traditional food educator.  Originally from northern Alberta, Audrey now lives and teaches indigenous permaculture practices in the West Broadway area of Winnipeg.  Audrey is also the founder of Dehydration Nations, a grassroots organization that promotes food dehydration and knowledge and indigenous food sovereignty.  Audrey forages, grows and preserves all the food one could need within a local urban neighbourhood.

Monday, March 3^rd,  7 p. m. CDT via Zoom

Free to attend.  All are welcome.

Register at: www.mgmanitoba.com