Our Work
Our Vision
Our vision is to foster community-based food systems that are equitable and ecologically-regenerative, resulting in food sovereignty for all of the diverse communities in the Bow Valley.
Our Mission
We are a network committed to creating local food systems that are healthy, socially-just, collaborative, diverse, and accessible. These food systems are based in vibrant regional economies, respect for the earth and environment, reconciliation, intergenerational knowledge, system innovation and education.
Medicine Walk and Tea Workshop at the Whyte Museum
What We Do
Connecting people – facilitating and strengthening interactions, identifying community needs and gaps & creating responsive and relevant initiatives to tackle them; bringing people together, starting from what exists
Coordinating efforts - to make the best use of our resources, accessing mutual funding and volunteer opportunities
Advocating for change – speaking with one voice to change policies and challenge the status quo i.e. the belief that access to affordable, healthy food will always be limited in the Bow Valley
Educating – increasing awareness & knowledge in the broader community, by serving as content experts in community food security
Inspiring action – leading by example, generating momentum & empowering community leaders, creating a replicable model
Who We Are
Meet the passionate people behind the Bow Valley Food Alliance who bring their knowledge, experience, and dedication to building a stronger, more connected local food system.
