Community Engagement!
Food Commons
Our Core Values
Humility
A profound relationship with the land, plants, animals, and ecosystems rooted in gratitude, reciprocity, and balance.
Collaboration
Embrace all who want to contribute to the Food Commons in the spirit of community.
Equity
Offering equal access to a sustainable and just food system for all Revelstokians.
Stewardship
Care for and deep connection to the land.
Curiosity
Open to learning and unlearning.
Celebration
Of the rich connection to food in Revelstoke that brings us together.
Courage
To be innovative & embrace new ways of knowing.
The Food Commons: Reclaiming Land, Cultivating Community
The Food Commons is a landmark 1.8-acre educational farm located on Powerhouse Road in Revelstoke. Born from a partnership between the Indigenous Friendship Society of Revelstoke (IFSR) and the Revelstoke Local Food Initiative (LFI), this project is transforming a historically industrial urban plot into a vibrant space for food sovereignty and cultural exchange.
Healing the Land
For years, this site served industrial purposes, leaving the soil in need of care. Through "reconciliation through remediation," we are working to heal the earth by reintroducing native species—such as birch trees and hazelnut bushes—and building healthy soil systems. This process is more than just gardening; it is an active restoration of the local ecosystem.
A Space for All Generations
The Food Commons is designed to be a "living classroom." By blending traditional Indigenous knowledge with modern sustainable farming, we are creating a resilient food source that can support Revelstoke year-round.
Working Together
Land Partner
The City of Revelstoke recognized the need for a community garden through their Powerhouse Road Park Concept plan and has worked alongside IFSR and LFI to grant access to this 1.8-acre site.
In-Kind Donors
A massive thank you to the local businesses volunteering their professional services to prepare the land:
Project Funders
This project is made possible by the generosity of the following funding partners: