This year’s theme, Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations, honors the continued contributions and experiences of Black Canadians, particularly their leadership in food security, agriculture, and food justice—and the legacy they are building for future generations.
This month, we also want to highlight the discussions from Food Secure Canada's 2024 Convening, including the plenary Black Food Sovereignty: Visions, Lessons, & Challenges. Led by Black food activists Wendie Wilson, Josephine Grey, and Anan Lololi, the session explored how present-day barriers to Black food sovereignty are rooted in the historical legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. They talked about the vital work being done despite persistent systemic challenges and shared how allies can shift their perspectives to center and uplift BIPOC voices.
Black farmers, organizers, and food advocates have long shaped Canada’s food systems. Their work continues to uphold Black resilience and cultural knowledge, so that future generations will inherit food systems that reflect and celebrate Black identity, autonomy, and power. |