National Circle For Indigenous Agriculture and Food

09/22/2026

09/22/2026

The cahrc-ccrha is offering their Women in Agriculture Essential Leadership Skills Development Program this fall. This program is designed for women in primary agriculture or industry associations who are stepping into new leadership roles, seeking to elevate their existing management skills, or returning to the workforce.

Thanks to funding from RBC Foundation and Farm Credit Canada, a limited number of fully funded seats are available. Applications for these seats are open until September 30!

Apply here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/20181cca07147c99a47b3ea7a3b61b43?r=use1

09/21/2026

INDIGENOUS AG SUMMIT GIVEAWAY

Planning to join us at the Indigenous Ag Summit 2026? Your ticket could come with an extra bonus. Purchase your Indigenous Ag Summit 2026 ticket before November 1, 2026 and be entered to win an Indigenous prize pack valued at over $450.

Join more than 500 Indigenous agriculture and food leaders, producers, entrepreneurs, communities and partners for two days of practical knowledge, meaningful connections and real opportunities.

From production and food businesses to market access, funding and food sovereignty, the Summit is designed to help turn ideas into action.

Get your ticket: https://simpli.events/e/indigenous-agriculture-summit

Presented by Farm Credit Canada in partnership with Canadian Western Agribition and the NCIAF.

09/21/2026

Do you know of any funding opportunities, grants, or programs that support Indigenous agriculture, food sovereignty, or community development? We’d love to help spread the word and connect our network with these valuable resources!

If your organization offers opportunities—or if you’ve come across something worth sharing—please comment below, send us a message, or email us at [email protected].

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

Tickets are officially ON SALE!!

Join us at the Indigenous Ag Summit and connect with Indigenous producers, entrepreneurs, communities, youth, industry leaders, and partners from across Canada. Together, we're advancing Indigenous agriculture, food sovereignty, and economic opportunity.

Tickets & more info here: https://nciaf.ca/events/indigenous-ag-summit

Canadian Western Agribition

09/11/2026

Didn’t get a chance to read our latest NCIAF newsletter? No worries — you can explore past editions anytime on our website! Stay up to date with stories, news, and opportunities in Indigenous agriculture.

Read here: https://nciaf.ca/news/newsletter-archive

09/10/2026

The Indigenous Ag Summit is back — and growing!

Join more than 500 Indigenous agriculture and food leaders, producers, entrepreneurs, communities, and partners for two days of practical knowledge, meaningful connections, and real opportunities.

Whether you're growing an operation, building a food business, exploring opportunities for your community, looking for funding, or simply wondering where to begin, the Indigenous Ag Summit is designed to help you move forward.

Explore topics across the agriculture and food value chain, including:
- Agriculture & primary production
- Livestock
- Food businesses & processing
- Market access
- Funding opportunities
- Community capacity & food security

Come with an idea, challenge, or question — and leave with new knowledge, valuable connections, and a clearer path forward.

The Indigenous Ag Summit is proudly delivered for the second year through a partnership between Canadian Western Agribition and the NCIAF, alongside presenting sponsor Farm Credit Canada.

Tickets coming soon — stay tuned!