We are a Black and Indigenous Farmers Market advocating for Food Sovereignty in Canada.
We believe that healthy, organic and culturally appropriate food is a human right, not a privilege, and we are dedicated to making that right more accessible to Black and Indigenous communities.
Farmers markets provide health conscious and socially conscious consumers with the opportunity to purchase locally sourced produce and other items. They also offer the chance to engage with farmers, producers, and venders, gaining a better understanding of where their food is coming from and how it is cared for. Quality food contributes to a greater quality of life, which everyone is equally deserving of. Farmers markets have, unfortunately, been largely white spaces where racialized people are often underrepresented amongst farmers, vendors, and patrons alike.
There is a global push for equality now more than ever before. It is our duty to create equity within all areas of society so that we can ensure that generations after us enjoy the same benefits as those currently more privileged.
Deeply Rooted is dedicated to creating a farmers market that focuses on highlighting Black and Indigenous vendors. Our market will also generate and circulate money within Black and Indigenous communities to combat the injustices within the food industry.
Our initiative is supported by the Counsellor of Ward 14, Paula Fletcher and the Government of Canada.
Our market will be a place where our community can teach, l ... view more »
We are a Black and Indigenous Farmers Market advocating for Food Sovereignty in Canada.
We believe that healthy, organic and culturally appropriate food is a human right, not a privilege, and we are dedicated to making that right more accessible to Black and Indigenous communities.
Farmers markets provide health conscious and socially conscious consumers with the opportunity to purchase locally sourced produce and other items. They also offer the chance to engage with farmers, producers, and venders, gaining a better understanding of where their food is coming from and how it is cared for. Quality food contributes to a greater quality of life, which everyone is equally deserving of. Farmers markets have, unfortunately, been largely white spaces where racialized people are often underrepresented amongst farmers, vendors, and patrons alike.
There is a global push for equality now more than ever before. It is our duty to create equity within all areas of society so that we can ensure that generations after us enjoy the same benefits as those currently more privileged.
Deeply Rooted is dedicated to creating a farmers market that focuses on highlighting Black and Indigenous vendors. Our market will also generate and circulate money within Black and Indigenous communities to combat the injustices within the food industry.
Our initiative is supported by the Counsellor of Ward 14, Paula Fletcher and the Government of Canada.
Our market will be a place where our community can teach, learn and connect with one another – to share their different cultures through their food. We strive to increase accessibility and create sustainable structures so that we can eliminate the racism that is deeply rooted in our systems and that contribute to food inequity in Canada.
We are Deeply Rooted
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