Volunteers make the Northern Healthy Foods Initiative (NHFI) possible. Thanks to our Community Food Champions!

A Vital Role

Community Food Champions (CFC) organize NHFI programs and workshops in their communities. They’re champions for improving local access to healthy, sustainable, and traditional foods. 

Become a CFC

Make a difference in your community as a CFC. Volunteer to help bring healthy foods and traditional skills home to your community. 

CFCs are elders, knowledge holders, youth, and community members. We invite anyone with a passion for community health or food skills. As a CFC, you'll organize local programs and workshops. Share your skills, or partner with other knowledge keepers to learn with your community.

To learn more, contact your council office or our NHFI Program Manager.

Grow North Gathering

A closeup of four adults kneeling in a field studying the ground.

Grow North is an annual gathering for Community Food Champions, knowledge holders, and Elders.

This gathering is about growing together. We share food knowledge and skills that everyone can bring home to their communities. 

Local Community Food Champions

To connect with your CFC, contact your local council office.

Eastern Region

  • Dauphin River- Dale Einarsson, Margaret Sutherland
  • Fisher Bay- Diane Hiebert
  • Homebrook/Peonan Point- Phyllis Olson, Debbie Nottveit
  • Manigotagan- Reginald Simard, Elder Charles Simard
  • Pine Dock- Lorri Monkman
  • Seymourville - Keith Seymour

Western Region

  • Barrows-  Donna Delvenne, Rachel Delaronde
  • Camperville- Kelly Parenteau
  • Crane River/Rock Ridge/Spence Lake/Salt Point- OJ Sabiston
  • Mallard-  Priscilla Staples
  • Meadow Portage- Diane Trumbla
  • Red Deer Lake- Jenifer Ferland
  • Waterhen- Louisa McCreery
  • Woods Creek- Nina Williams

Northern Region

  • Dawson Bay-  Bryan Wyatt, Carol Silverthorn

Forms

Find CFC resources and forms on the NHFI Forms page.