Líl̓wat Community Food Centre officially launches: A place to gather and share

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Líl̓wat Community Food Centre officially launches: A place to gather and shareAuthor of the article:Mount Currie, BC, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Líl̓wat Nation and Right To Food are celebrating the official launch of the Líl̓wat Community Food Centre (CFC), a community space bringing people together through food, culture and community.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThe spirit of the Líl̓wat CFC is captured in gaw̓ílc, meaning to gather together, and pan̓tss, meaning to share a meal together, words in Ucwalmícwts, the language of the Líl̓wat people. At the Centre, this comes to life through meals made with care, using ingredients harvested from the land or grown on the farm whenever possible. It’s also about sharing knowledge, food traditions, and teachings across generations.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.For example, earlier this summer, community members joined Knowledge Keepers to harvest Xúsum (soapberry) and learn how to prepare it, carrying forward traditional knowledge about harvesting, preparing, preserving, and sharing food. Practices like these reflect the living nature of Indigenous food traditions and the enduring relationship between food, culture, and the land.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe launch marks an important milestone in the partnership between Líl̓wat Nation and Right To Food, and reflects a shared commitment to strengthening food security, food sovereignty and community wellbeing.“At the heart of Líl̓wat CFC is the understanding that food security is deeply connected to land, culture and sovereignty. For Líl̓wat Nation, access to food is not only about having enough to eat. It is also about having the ability to access, share and sustain foods and food systems rooted in community and culture,” said Theodora Sam, the CFC manager.The CFC is grounded in the priorities and strengths of Líl̓wat Nation, including nt̓ákmen—the ways of our Ancestors—and the goals set out in the Líl̓wat Strategic Plan 2030. Its development has been shaped by the community’s priorities, knowledge and vision for its own food future.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“What makes Líl̓wat CFC so special is that it is rooted in Líl̓wat Nation’s leadership, self-determination, and vision for food sovereignty. Our partnership supports that community-led vision, while creating space for ongoing learning, knowledge-sharing and collaboration,” said Bronwyn Underhill, Right To Food’s Chief Program Officer.With the partnership now formalized, Líl̓wat CFC will continue to grow alongside the community. Community members will remain central to shaping programs and activities, sharing knowledge and skills, and creating opportunities to gather around food, strengthen connections across generations, and shape the future of food in Líl̓wat Nation.Right To Food is a national organization transforming the way we address food insecurity through an innovative, dignity-first model.With our 450 partners across the country, we create respectful spaces where people can access healthy food, build skills, find community and advocate for more inclusive public policy. Together, we’re building a movement of responsive and effective community food organizations that understand food is never just food: it’s about dignity, well-being, community and justice. Founded in 2012 as Community Food Centres Canada, Right To Food will continue to lead a cross-country commitment to good food for all.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.About Líl̓wat Community Food CentreLíl̓wat Community Food Centre is a community-led space rooted in the priorities, strengths and vision of Líl̓wat Nation.Through food programs, community gardens, cooking and preservation workshops, shared meals and community events, the Centre creates opportunities for people to gather, share knowledge and celebrate food and culture.Líl̓wat CFC supports Líl̓wat Nation’s efforts to strengthen food sovereignty, increase access to food, and share knowledge, culture and food with community.Hani Ramadhani Right To Food communications@righttofood.ca Sassy Psenak Líl̓wat Nation communications@lilwat.ca This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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