food justice

This is an absolutely mouthwatering photo of an Indian taco inside a styrofoam container.
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Embark Sustainability hosts “Language as Nourishment” community kitchen

Corbett Gildersleve July 16, 2025

On June 25, Embark Sustainability held a community kitchen event titled “Language as Nourishment.” This event, hosted in the Student Union Building’s community kitchen, was led by Kil Daagwiiya Hooper, an undergraduate student studying political science and Indigenous studies, James Houle, a graduate student in Mathematics, and Marie Haddad, director of engagement at Embark.  Hooper and Houle are leaders from the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Association. They spoke to the importance of maintaining and revitalizing Indigenous languages as they led the group in making Indian tacos and jum. The Peak attended the event to learn more about the…

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Photo of garden bed filled with soil with white illustrations of plants sprouting out of it
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Community-focused gardening

Meera Eragoda May 8, 2022

Editor's note: This piece has been updated to reflect Embark Sustainability Society is a non-profit group located on SFU's campuses. “Gardening is an act of love — a love for the planet, a love for your community, and a love…

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