Helping to build equitable and resilient food systems in the Yukon

About Food Security Network

We are a multi agency partnership supporting community-led food security and food sovereignty initiatives in the Yukon.

Our Mission

We collaborate with a network of food champions across the territory who are dedicated to building equitable and resilient food systems. We come together to share learnings, coordinate efforts and support one another, increasing our overall collective impact.

Our Values

Our work is rooted in community building and respect for diversity. We honor this by creating a safe space for discussion and supporting communities as they address their own unique food needs. We believe that everyone has a right to healthy and culturally appropriate food.

Wild Meat Resource Package

Want to use wild meat in your food programming? We've got you covered! Our wild meat resource package includes all of the tools you will need to get the process rolling. And we are here to help along the way. Simply contact us.

Reading and Resources

2024
Food Security Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Yukon Communities
2023
Food Insecurity in Yukon Communities Infographic
2023
The Econmonic Rationale for Investing in School Meal Programs For Canada
These are the members of the steering committee for this initiative; they represent organizations that share our vision for a future where all people of the Yukon have enough healthy and culturally appropriate food to live well.
Yukon Anti-Poverty Coaltion
The Food Bank Society of the Yukon
United Way Yukon
Yukon Energy
Yukon First Nation Education Directorate
Kristina Craig

Kristina Craig

Executive Director
Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition

The Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition facilitates the elimination of poverty in the Yukon through awareness, advocacy and action. Our members are an action-based team who partner with other community members on issues involving food, shelter and access to services. Coordinating food security efforts is requires a dedicated role. Our work with this initiative reflects our strong belief in food as human right.

Dave Blottner

Dave Blottner

Executive Director
Food Bank Society of the Yukon

As the Executive Director it is Dave’s responsibility to carry out the mandate of the Food Bank Society of the Yukon which states: As part of a caring community, we provide emergency food to the hungry while supporting the greater effort to alleviate poverty. With this comes the understanding that Food Security efforts cannot just focus on today’s emergency but must also place focus on the future and making these problems better. It is for those reasons that the Food Bank is a staunch supporter of the important work the Food Security Network does.

Yukon Energy Corporation Representative

Yukon Energy Corporation Representative

Yukon Energy is committed to making a difference in the communities where we live and work. Each year, we provide financial support to non-profit groups throughout the territory to help improve the lives of Yukoners.

Through its support of the Yukon Energy Food Security Network, Yukon Energy aims to connect Yukon communities to long-term food supply chain options to help build healthy, strong Yukoners.

David Whiteside

David Whiteside

President
United Way Yukon

The United Way Yukon has been a leader in improving lives and building communities by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action. The work of the Yukon Energy Food Security Network aligns with our priorities to build individuals stability and independence through access to healthy food and to develop the capacity of people to care for themselves and their families.

Kim Rumley

Kim Rumley

Director
Director of First Nations Initiatives for Yukon First Nation Education Directorate

The YFNED Nutrition Program is funded by Jordan’s Principle to provide equitable and healthy food to all Indigenous children aged 0 to 18 residing in the Yukon. Through our rural and urban programs, we provide in-school meal services, food hampers, family feasts and other nutritional supports to Indigenous families. The Nutrition Program also promotes healthy traditional food practices such as seasonal harvesting, preservation and meal preparation.

Michelle Watson

Michelle Watson

Coordinator
Yukon Energy Food Security Network

Michelle is passionate about local food systems and food sovereignty. "Bringing together people who want to create real change in their communities and seeing the impact of this is incredible. I believe that each of us has part of the solution to ending food insecurity and that through collaboration and cooperation we can ensure that everyone finally is able to realize the right to food.”

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We work on the traditional territory of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation, Carcross/Tagish First Nation, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun, Kluane First Nation, Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Liard First Nation, Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation, Ross River Dena Council, Selkirk First Nation, Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, Teslin Tlingit Council and White River First Nation. We are committed to supporting First Nations Governments in regaining control of their food systems and achieving food sovereignty.