Nurturing Plants
Increasing Indigenous food sovereignty, food security, and Indigenous data sovereignty and governance, one hydroponic system at a time.
Our Approach
The Nurturing Plants Program (NNP) is an innovative, community‑driven initiative designed to strengthen food security and advance Indigenous food sovereignty through hands‑on hydroponic education. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems and guided by principles of relationality, stewardship, and self‑determination, the program supports participants in reclaiming and reshaping their food systems using both traditional values and modern growing technologies.
Nurturing Indigenous Foodways: Skill‑Building Through Hydroponic Practice
NNP introduces participants to hydroponics as a practical and accessible tool for growing food in diverse environments, including areas with limited arable land, extreme climates, or restricted access to fresh produce. Through a combination of classroom instruction, experiential learning, and ongoing mentorship, participants gain the skills needed to design, install, and maintain hydroponic systems that can support household, community, or organizational food production.
Reclaiming Our Systems: Indigenous Approaches to Food and Knowledge Sovereignty
The program emphasizes more than technical skill‑building. It creates space for participants to explore the deeper connections between food, land, culture, and sovereignty. By integrating teachings on Indigenous food sovereignty and Indigenous data sovereignty, NNP encourages participants to consider how food systems are shaped, who holds decision‑making power, and how communities can reclaim authority over their own nourishment and knowledge.