The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs invites you to join two free Indigenous Agi-Food Funder’s Forum Webinars
The forum will provide information on programs that encourage economic development in the agriculture sector and addresses Indigenous food security by linking Indigenous agri-food interests with suitable funders.
Indigenous clients, communities, non-profits and private sectors are welcome to join.
Webinar Day 1 – May 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
You can register for the webinar here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsceCqrT8sEtFXZYBy3bgnR1EysTI66KGs
Slido will be available to post questions. Please feel free to input your questions during this event at the following location:
https://app.sli.do/event/xu0hop8o
| May 26, 2021 | ||
| Time | Program Summary | Funding Organization |
| 10:00 AM | Introductions and territorial acknowledgement. | Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) |
| 10:10 AM | The Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF) provides grants and financing to Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses, communities and organizations. The fund helps promote economic development and improve opportunities for Indigenous people. https://www.ontario.ca/page/funding-indigenous-economic-development | Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs (OMIA) |
| 10:30 AM | Aboriginal Business Start-up and Expansion Program (ABSEP) Farm and Agriculture Financing – Beginner Farmer Program http://indianag.on.ca/programs-and-services/ | Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario (IAPO) |
| 11:00AM | Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Development. ISC administers numerous funding programs in the areas of health, education, emergency management, infrastructure, lands, economic development and social supports. Many of these programs may fund agri-food and food security programs. | Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) |
| 11:30 AM | Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative supports Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs who are ready to launch agriculture and food systems projects and others who want to build their capacity to participate in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/indigenous-agriculture-and-food-systems-initiative/?id=1542835055742 | Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC) |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM | Welcome back | |
| 1:05 PM | FedNor Programs that support projects that lead to job creation and economic growth and can fund agri-food projects. http://fednor.gc.ca/eic/site/fednor-fednor.nsf/eng/home | FedNor Canada |
| 1:30 PM | Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity program (SNAPP) https://rainalgoma.ca/snapp/ | FedNor Canada / Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) |
| 2:00 PM | The Resilient Community Fund builds healthy and vibrant communities by strengthening the capacity of the voluntary sector, through investment in community-based initiatives. www.otf.ca | Ontario Trillium Fund (OTF) |
| 2:30 PM | Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) These programs will target both existing and emerging markets, provide more work opportunities for Indigenous people and address the skilled labour shortage in the north. https://nohfc.ca/ | Ontario Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines (MENDM) |
| End of Day One |
Webinar Day 2 – May 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Please see the agenda pdf attached to email.
You can register for the webinar here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqfumprD8qGNcaPgUUomHMW7Qh7eHioxaS
Slido will be available to post questions. Please feel free to input your questions during this event at the following location:
https://app.sli.do/event/fbg0hsmd or
| May 27, 2021 | ||
| 10:00 AM | Introductions | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs |
| 10:15 AM | The Rural Economic Development Fund creates jobs and boosts growth in your rural community. For Municipalities, Indigenous Communities and Organizations, and Not-for-Profit entities. https://www.ontario.ca/page/rural-economic-development-program | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs |
| 10:30 AM | Selling Food to Ontario provides information on workshops catered to the learning needs of local farmers and food entrepreneurs. http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/ facts/sellingfoodwkshop.htm | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs |
| 10:45 AM | The Canadian Agriculture Partnership (CAP) Places to Grow: Agri-food Innovation Initiative provides cost-sharing opportunities for agriculture operations. https://ontarioprogramguides.net/en/ | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs |
| 11:00 AM | Poultry Session. Learn more about the chicken farming and the artisanal chicken program. http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca /english/livestock/poultry/events.html | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs |
| 11:30 AM | The Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative is a grant available to help eligible organizations, including Indigenous communities and organizations, to fund agri-food research projects. | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs |
| 11:55 AM | Closing discussion and farewell. |