Lək̓ʷəŋən Lands
The Esquimalt Farmers Market operates on the land of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees) and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations.
As a food-first farmers market, we acknowledge that many of the practices represented at the market are a result of ongoing forms of colonialism. Recognizing these inherent connections and continuing to interrogate settler colonialism is critical to our work.
As we continue to grow as an organization, we endeavour to strengthen our relationships and responsibilities to the people and nations of this place.
More Resources.
Lekwungen: A Place to Smoke Hearing. Eli Hirtle and Brianna Dick. Video. 15 minutes.
W̱ILṈEW̱ Radio. Nick Henry. Podcast.
Pronunciation Guide for Indigenous Communities in BC. Danette Jubinville. Webpage.
Resources for Settlers. W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council. Resource list.
Unsettling Settler Food Movements: Food Sovereignty and Decolonization in Canada. Zoe Matties. Article.
Indigenous Food System Initiative. Webpage.
PEPÁḴEṈ HÁUTW̱. Webpage.
No, We’re Water People. William A. White and Andrew Cienski. Article. 3 pages.
Sacred Trust: Our Traditions still continue. W. White August. Article. 4 pages.
Songhees Nation. Webpage.
Esquimalt Nation. Webpage.
W̱SÁNEĆ Nation. Webpage.