THE LAND WE LOVE & THE WAY WE LOVE IT

Land based Learning

Even insects provide invaluable service to our ecosystem.  Aside from nutrient transfer, plant pollination and reproduction, they are also an important food source to other wildlife. Mno Aki values life that provides life.

We Value A Local Culture

Local Culture

We help the local Indigenous community access land

Community Values

Collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous

Shelter for Elders

Some of our Grandmothers offer avenues for eco-based housing

Inclusive Benefits

When everyone works together everyone is valued as a community member

Taking care of Mother Earth is an inherent responsibility that all Indigenous people share. When the land is healthy and cared for it is less likely to be weakened by weather or forest eating insects.

As Featured In

ECOLOGICAL FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO
Spring 2023

Mno Aki Land Trust:
Redefining Conservation on Indigenous Terms

Mno Aki Land Trust (Mno Aki) is an Indigenous and women-led land trust model, federally incorporated in 2021 and a registered charity. In 2022, two of its founders, Becky Big Canoe and Sonia Molodecky, participated in a webinar with EFAO and Local Food and Farm Co-ops, to share about the unique model and approach. This article summarizes what they shared.

We Build Sacred Spaces For Sustainable Ways of Life

Mno Aki was created with Indigenous innovation and philosophy. We build relationships with the environment that sustains us. 

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