This project involved the creation of an after-school program, developed in partnership with Stride Avenue Community School, to address food security and social isolation in high-density Burnaby neighbourhoods. Grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems, participants engaged in land-based experiential learning to deepen their understanding of sustainable food practices and strengthen their connection to their community and the land. The initiative fostered peer and intergenerational relationships, enhanced well-being, and promoted ecological awareness through hands-on gardening and cultural teachings.
UBC Student Project Lead: Sangeeta Bhonsale
Community Partner: Stride Avenue Community School
Grant Type: Chapman & Innovation
Year of Publication: 2025
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge, Land-Based Learning, Ecological Awareness, Community Well-Being
Keywords: Food Literacy, Intergenerational Connection, Culture, Heritage
Population: Youth, Women