"Three sisters" cropping, the traditional intercrop mix of corn, squash and beans, is highlighted during the Indigenous Farm and Food Festival in Batoche, Sask. in late September 2025.

When ag science meets ag culture

Reporter’s Notebook: With traditional agricultural practices of Indigenous peoples gaining scientific backing, a mindset shift may become more possible

Long overdue it may be, but the wider farming and ag science communities are now earnestly revisiting “ancient” techniques, rooted in the principle of maintaining natural balance, for use in contemporary gardening, cropping and livestock husbandry, Janelle Rudolph writes.

Antique photograph of a Metis traders' camp in 1879 with Red River carts in background. Dr. Robert Bell/Library and Archives Canada/PA-039926

Diversifying Canada’s economy means bucking north-south trade patterns

U.S. President Donald Trump has been a cold wake up call for Canadians, and we may have to choose between maintaining our cultural values and the allure of economic integration

U.S. President Donald Trump has been a cold wake-up call for Canadians, and we may have to choose between maintaining our cultural values and the allure of economic integration, Laura Rance writes.



The Inkster house, now known as the Seven Oaks House Museum, and buildings as they were in 1858. The Inksters, John Inkster and Mary Sinclair (Inkster), began as humble farmers but became one of the richest and powerful families in the area.  Photo: Humphrey Lloyd Hime Photo, courtesy Dan Benoit

VIDEO: The long farm history of the Red River Métis

Manitoba’s agricultural history includes a rich, but often less talked about, record of Métis farming

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Métis farmers and ranchers were integral to the success of Red River settlers in Manitoba, now they could use assistance to pass on their agricultural knowledge.





Two bison feed on a Canadian bison farm.

Bison sector deepens Canadian Indigenous ties

The Canadian Bison Association and National Circle of Indigenous Agriculture and Food have plans to work together to share knowledge about bison industry and empower Indigenous bison ranchers.

The Canadian Bison Association and National Circle of Indigenous Agriculture and Food have plans to work together toshare knowledge about bison industry and empower Indigenous bison ranchers.

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OPINION: ‘Cows and plows’ settlement over a broken Indigenous treaty shows the urgent need for more transparent governance

Members of the Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve (TTR) in Manitoba recently voted to ratify the Treaty 4 Agricultural Benefits Settlement Agreement. This cows-and-plows settlement is a step toward rectifying historical wrongs. The process has also highlighted several ongoing governing challenges. This includes exposing a flawed Crown/Indigenous consultation process as well as the need for trust-building with Indigenous leadership.