Sheehan announces funding for Indigenous food security and forest stewardship in Algoma

Sheehan announces funding for Indigenous food security and forest stewardship in AlgomaThe federal government is providing $612,000 to fund Indigenous-led projects that will strengthen food security, advance sustainable forest management and support wildfire resilience in Mississauga First Nation and across the North Shore. Sheehan announces funding for Indigenous food security and forest stewardship in AlgomaTry refreshing your browser, orWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Article contentMississauga First Nations will receive $383,864 to explore how Indigenous fire stewardship contributes to food sovereignty and forest management through archaeology, environmental science and Indigenous methologies. A $50,000 contribution will be used to develop a strategic plan for forestry and sustainable forest management within the community’s traditional territory. Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council will receive $78,244 to support local food infrastructure that will strengthen food access and community resilience across the North Shore.