Ha'mi'ksila Project - Let's Preserve! March 4 and 6 2025
Join us for the Ha'mi'ksila Project: Preserve with us!
Ha'mi'ksila: “cooking, preparing food”
We're excited to invite you to participate in the Ha'mi'ksila Project, focused on food preservation and celebrating Indigenous culinary tradition. Hosted by U’mista, these quarterly workshops aim to empower our community with the skills and knowledge of preserving seasonal foods.
👩🍳 What to Expect:
- Learn traditional and modern techniques of jarring fish and preserving blueberries
- Connect with intergenerational wisdom on food preservation
- Contribute to local food security efforts
📅 Dates & Times:
- Mar 4 - Blueberry Jam
- Mar 6 - Jarred Fish
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Bighouse Kitchen
🌱 Why Join?
By participating, you support the K’wak’walat’si ('Na̱mg̱is) Child and Family Services-Community Pantry and Alert Bay Elementary School's after school program. Together, we're preserving and sharing our harvests to ensure food sovereignty and access to fresh, preserved foods throughout the year.
🔗 How to Register:
Secure your spot — maximum 10 participants per session—
by contacting Ivy Peers at:
ivy.peers@umista.ca and/or
604-906-0120 (text message only)
In Collaboration with IHIP
The Ha'mi'ksila Project is proudly supported by the Indigenous Health Initiatives Program (IHIP), furthering our mission to preserve and promote Indigenous health and wellness through food sovereignty.
Join us as we preserve traditions, empower community, and celebrate Indigenous foodways through the Ha'mi'ksila Project. Together, we nourish our past, present, and future.