You are invited to a farm tour at the Smelqmix-led Indigenous food sovereignty project Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub, in Cawston, BC! Young Agrarians is excited to collaborate with Ntamtqen for this tour and to continue to support such an impactful project.

Over the summer, there have been several new projects and expansions to the farm. We would love you to join us to hear about these developments from Dixon Terbasket and Hannah Field at Ntamtqen, share a community potluck meal and celebrate the growth of this incredible Indigenous food sovereignty project and movement. Come check out the new expansions that are underway including a root cellar, outdoor kitchen, workshop, and processing building as well as the flourishing orchards, greenhouse and native plant nursery.

WHEN: September 20, 2025 | 10am-2pm

LOCATION: Syilx Territory. Cawston, BC (15 mins south of Keremeos) | Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub

DIRECTIONS: Unmarked driveway across the road from the Lower Similkameen Indian Band Health, Administration and Community Gym. If coming from Cawston/Keremeos, turn right into the driveway just before the Band Office and school (this turn), then take your first left and follow the driveway to Dixon’s house here. You will be able to see the tall tipi poles from the highway.

REGISTER: Please register on Eventbrite.