JEDI recently completed our webinar series on Agri-Food & Agriculture. We learned a lot about how Indigenous Peoples in New Brunswick can tap into this expanding industry and we wanted to make sure you have easy access to all of that information. The recap of our second session includes some key points from each of our speakers.
Our presentation from Hayes Farm included an overview of the work they do to bring regenerative farming practices back to New Brunswick. Our presentation from McGraw Seafood and the Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries explained their story of growth fueled by partnerships and collaboration.
Our Speakers Included:
Claire May, the Hayes Farm Coordinator, who was born and raised in Fredericton. She explored many different paths before making her way to food systems and farming. Claire started with Hayes Farm in 2017 and took part in the Regenerative Farming Certificate program in 2018 where she then moved into her current role in the fall of that year. She also began her own market garden operation in Gagetown and is happy to be a part of both operations.
Claire’s presentation focused on:
Improving food sovereignty and mitigation of climate change
Indigenous food ways, ceremony and celebrations, and Seven Sisters Planting
Regenerative Farming Certification & the JEDI Bursary Winners
Listen to Claire’s presentation at 16:13 to hear her discuss everything they do at Hayes Farm!
Jake Augustine has been the General Manager at McGraw Seafood for the last 8 years. He graduated from Dalhousie University in Management and enjoys working for his community in private enterprise. Jake works in a francophone environment so he successfully learned the French language while maintaining his Mi’kmaq mother tongue.
Jake’s presentation focused on:
Working government and First Nations relationships
Supporting the Snow Crab Fishery in Elsipogtog
Having an efficient workforce who are respected and appreciated
Future plans which include a New Plant – $20M project
Listen to Jake’s presentation at 35:53 to hear him discuss everything that they do at McGraw Seafood!
Terry Sullivan is the Senior Advisor to the Assistant Deputy Minister at the Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries. Before working in this position, he graduated from the Forestry program at the University of New Brunswick and accepted a position with the Government of British Columbia in 2004 in Haida Gwaii where he started working closely with First Nations to find solutions to complex resource management issues.
Terry discussed:
Relationship with McGraw Seafood
Aquaculture and Fisheries – how the government works to promote and support the growth of the industry
Client engagement
Listen to Terry’s presentation at 53:50 to hear him discuss the relationship between the Department of Agriculture Aquaculture and Fisheries and McGraw Seafood!
To watch the full webinar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfY-dTwRyyc&list=UUwo5cwE4hu8e9uw_3SbsQLA&index=4
Stay tuned for our next blog post in this 5-part Webinar Series!