Indigenous AgroEcology

Chef Johl Whiteduck shares insights on Indigenous Agroecology with examples from garden plantings in the rooftop garden. Through Miinikaan Innovation and Design Johl has co-designed and created Indigenous teaching gardens that invite curiosity and demonstrate Indigenous Agroecology practices, even in the smallest of urban spaces. Proprietor of NishDish Marketeria and Catering since 2005, Johl brings his perspective on reclaiming and relearning Indigenous knowledge about the foods, seeds, and plant medicines.

Suggested donation: $25

Chef Johl Whiteduck Ringuette is Anishnawbe and Algonquin. he was born in North Bay, Ontario and his grandmother is from Nippissing First Nation. His clan is Mink clan. Johl was raised on wild game, fishing and seasonal berry-picks and cooking over the fire. He is one of Tkaronto’s leading First Nations food sovereigntists and has dedicated his life to identifying, sourcing, relearning and reclaiming what the traditional Anishnawbe diet is.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Avling Kitchen and Brewery, 1042 Queen Street East, Toronto, Canada