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Connecting Immigrants to the Land

Connecting Immigrants to the Land: Creating a Sense of Belonging for Immigrant Farmers in Rural Communities Immigrants are attracted to farming for a variety of reasons, often seeking connection to the land, culture, and community. Immigrants may be drawn to farming in Canada due to a combination of economic opportunities, access to land ownership, and the potential for fulfilling a passion for agriculture. In building relationships with Indigenous communities, immigrant farmers can benefit from the valuable knowledge Indigenous peoples hold about sustainable land management, biodiversity, and climate resilience. In this workshop, you will hear about: Experiences of immigrant farmers and the opportunities and challenges in pursuing a life in farming; Indigenous teachings on land including caretaking, medicines and restoration of the land; Experiences of LGBTQ and racialized farmers in creating networks of care to foster well-being, and address social precarity, food insecurity, and climate change; and Resources and initiatives aimed at connecting immigrant farmers to Indigenous communities and building more inclusive farming communities. This workshop is ideal for LIP/RIFs, settlement service providers, municipalities or townships wishing to attract newcomer farmers, those involved in farming communities, and any newcomers engaged in or interested in farming. Speakers: Francis Jabile, Graduate Student, Ontario Agriculture College, University of Guelph Jeanna Emms, Employment and Training Coordinator, Portage Friendship Centre, Manitoba Wesley Godden, Partner, Fairside Farm, Eganville, Ontario Silvia Sarapura, Associate Professor, School of Environmental Design & Rural Development, University of Guelph