🌿 Regenerating Tekakwitha Island: A Regenerative Food Forest Journey

In the windswept embrace of Tekakwitha Island, community members in Kahnawà:ke unite to breathe life back into the land. The island, once a desolate rocky expanse, is now witnessing the birth of a food forest, a testament to the resilience and commitment of its volunteers.

🌳 Regenerating the Island's Heart

Tekakwitha Island, born from the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway in the 1950s, had severed its ties with nature, leaving behind a rocky terrain inhospitable to life. However, recent efforts, including a bay restoration project, have rekindled hope. Now, a dedicated team from the Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) is creating a food forest, aiming to revive native plants and restore the island's ecological balance.

🌱 Permaculture Wisdom at Work

In the face of challenging soil quality, Marina Gosselin, KEPO's environmental projects coordinator, collaborated with Graham Calder, founder of P3 Permaculture, during a permaculture workshop. Calder introduced the lasagna garden technique, a method mirroring natural forest floor processes, demonstrating the power of permaculture in rejuvenating landscapes.

🌈 Seeds of Sovereignty and Security

As the island undergoes transformation, Gail Taylor and Douglas Lahache share a vision of food sovereignty and security. Lahache, dedicated to reviving original corn varieties, emphasizes the importance of reclaiming traditional crops. The food forest represents a tangible step towards reconnecting with ancestral practices.

🌏 Become a Regenerative force of nature: Learn Permaculture

Join the movement! 🌿 This winter, dive into permaculture education and be ready to contribute to projects like these next season. Learn the art of regenerative agriculture, and together, let's sow the seeds for a sustainable future. 🌱 #RegenerateTekakwitha #PermacultureEducation #SustainableFuture