The Basin Food and Buyer Summit – Nelson Councillor Leslie Payne
Nakusp: food alliance – coordinator Hailey Bekker
Big picture of Food – North Shore farmer Hannah Dwyer talks food sovereignty
Solita Work co-hosts a show looking at local food issues.
The Basin Food and Buyer Summit was in Kimberley this past weekend and Nelson City Councillor Leslie Payne tells us about exciting local projects and collaborations.
Nakusp resident and farmer Hailey Bekket talks about the new Nakusp Food Alliance and local efforts to boost local food consumption AND culture.
North Shore farmer Hannah Dwyer, a National Farmers Union member, discusses food sovereignty and food industry barriers to local production and resiliency.
LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD HERE
Nelson City Councillor attended the annual Basin Food Expo connecting growers and buyers held in Kimberley November 5 and 6. She tells us about highlights of local initiatives by producers and ways to connect local producers and consumers.
The Basin Food Expo (Fabx) https://basinfood.ca/
Kootenay Food Council https://council.kootenayfood.ca/
Nakusp resident and farmer Hailey Bekker is the Agri-Food Coordinator with the Nakusp and Area Development Board working to encourage a local food culture and businesses.
Nakusp Area Development Board Grow Arrow Lakes https://nadb.ca/growarrowlakes/
North Shore farmer and National Farmers Union member Hannah Dwyer.
National Farmers Union research and Briefs
The New Geopolitics of Food – IPES-Food.
Fair Food Prices? The Declining Farmers’ Share and Food Inflation | National Farmers Union
https://www.nfu.ca/publications/fair-food-prices-the-declining-farmers-share-and-food-inflation/
Full November 10 2026 Episode The EcoCentric
COMING ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS
Friday, November 13th 2026 6-10 pm
Cai Creek Dance Party
Potluck, Bonfire, and DJ Dance Party
oin us for an afternoon of action, awareness, and expression as we come together to stand up for Cai Creek and the incredible ecosystems, wildlife, and recreational values at stake.
We’ll gather on the roadside near the Bombi Summit on Highway 3 to make our presence visible, amplify our message, and show industry that our community cares about the future of this special place.
Facebook: Last Stand West Kootenay for more.
Sunday, November 15 2026 3 – 8 pm
Kootenay Lake Summit – Synergy: Collaboration in Conservation
Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson
Join Friends of Kootenay Lake for their annual summit, celebrating the impact that partnerships can have in creating meaningful change. Collaboration in Conservation, celebrates the powerful impact that partnerships can have in creating meaningful change. Kootenay Lake is connected to so many aspects of life in our region, and caring for it is something we all have a role in.
• Lakeside opening ceremony by Robin Louie, ʔak̓aq̓ⱡahaⱡxu land steward, cultural practitioner, and elected yaqan nuʔkiy councillor
• Delicious locally catered dinner and dessert with vegan/GF options available
• Live music by singer-songwriter Dana Lee
• Keynote speech by local conservationist Juliet Craig, MSc, RPBio, and Program Director of the Kootenay Conservation Program
• Silent auction stocked full of local goodies and experiences, including 2 x All Day Full Mountain lift tickets to Whitewater Mountain Resort
• Premiere of our new Shoreline Stewardship short film
• Roundtable discussions, collaborative conversations, and partnership building
Tickets are $60 or $25 sliding scale.
Register at: https://www.friendsofkootenaylake.ca/kootenay-lake-summit-2026-synergy-collaboration-in-conservation/
Sunday, November 15th, 3-4:30pm
Tour “The Confluence” with Architect Lukas Armstrong
1995 6th Ave., Castlegar
The Confluence is an innovative and award-winning building that’s home to Castlegar’s Visitors Centre and Chamber of Commerce. The local architect Lukas Armstrong is doing a tour to explore the space, see Passive House principles in action. Building tour with architect Lukas Armstrong. You can ask him questions about the design, construction and everyday experience of the building.
Sunday, November 15, 2 pm
Woven Together The Art of Gathering and Ancestral Skills
Carlson Road in Blewett
Come one, come all! Join us for an afternoon of community, ancestral skills, shared food, and live music. A chance to slow down, get our hands busy, share knowledge, and celebrate the connections that weave us together.
We’ll also be welcoming Understory Farm, bringing fresh veggies and a special giveaway basket filled with locally grown goodness! Along with snack and contributions from the Kootenay Co-op ❤
The afternoon’s flow:
🔥 2–3pm | Friction fire, wood gathering & wildcrafting
🥕 4–5pm | Community cooking & fire roasting
🙏 5pm | Prayer and gratitude circle, followed by a shared feast
🎶 6pm | Live music!
👋 7pm | Produce basket raffle giveaway
What to bring:
- A potluck contribution to share for our communal feast
- Your favourite mug, plate and cutlery
- Warm layers and comfortable outdoor footwear
- A camp chair or blanket to get cozy around the fire
- A friend, an open heart, and your willingness to participate!
Location: CARLSON ROAD, BLEWETT BC
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