Yale First Nation learning to grow – FNHA
February 26, 2025
Greenhouse, garden brings community members together around food sovereignty
A welcome fire is lit on the damp ground out front, but inside the greenhouse is a warmth that envelops everybody. We are here today at Yale First Nation, sitting between rows of green leaves and sweet tomatoes to join community members in sharing a meal.
As members of FNHA’s Fraser Salish regional team, we received an invitation to the “Yale First Nation Greenhouse Gathering” to celebrate the community, partnerships and growth being nurtured as part of the vision of the future for the community.
Welcome boxes nearby are filled with greenhouse-grown tomatoes, basil and pasta along with a recipe card. Also in the boxes are pickles and a salve made with yarrow and devils club, good for arthritis. Sarah Belair-Bergman, the Food Sovereignty Greenhouse Coordinator, shares that the boxes are meant to inspire community members in their kitchens, and also to inspire a sense of pride and ownership.
