Municipalities and Indigenous communities can now apply for $19 million in funding to help protect homes, businesses and lives from floods and droughts. Alberta’s government is stepping up to protect the province from droughts and floods. Drought conditions affected parts of the province this summer, while other communities have faced flooding in recent years. Building the local infrastructure needed to protect residents, property and critical infrastructure is costly, but necessary. To help, more than $19 million is now available through the Drought and Flood Protection Program to help communities build the infrastructure they need. This is part of the five-year, $125-million program that’s helping municipalities and First Nations protect critical infrastructure from flooding and drought and improve public safety. “We know that drought and floods can devastate public infrastructure and private property, damage the environment, disrupt our economy and put lives at risk. We’ve alread
The NCIAF is pleased to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with Bridges Health Services aimed at advancing Indigenous agriculture and food systems through integrated mental health support. This partnership will utilize Bridges Health Services’ innovative platform, Avail, to foster mental well-being and community resilience. Bridges Health Services provides comprehensive mental health support, and their Avail platform offers a range of resources, including counseling services, mental wellness tools, and community support. By integrating these services into the framework of Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems, NCIAF and Bridges Health Services aim to address the mental health challenges that can arise within these communities, ensuring mental well-being is prioritized alongside agricultural development. The Avail platform will serve as a critical resource for Indigenous farmers, food producers, and community members, offering them access to the support they need to thrive both
Bayer Crop Science Canada and the NCIAF are thrilled to announce their collaboration to advance reconciliation within Canadian agriculture. As part of this partnership, Bayer is contributing $25,000 in support of the NCIAF to assist in building a connection between agriculture and Indigenous communities. “Bayer is eager to begin this new relationship with NCIAF, as we strive to contribute towards reconciliation and healing of Indigenous Peoples in Canada,” says Antoine Bernet, Crop Science Canada Country Division Head. “We look forward building meaningful relationships with NCIAF, and supporting their creative and innovative projects that empower Indigenous agriculture and support Canada’s food sector.” The National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food exists to advance reconciliation by building bridges between Indigenous Peoples and communities and the agriculture and food industry. “As the first farmers of this land, NCIAF exists to help our First Nations People rekindle the
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, today issued the following statement in response to the letter issued by Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited ("TAFE"):
Agriculture Foundation (the "Foundation"), a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agricultural development, is seeking applications for its grant program.
