North Central has the highest Indigenous population in Regina, yet faces some of the city’s greatest challenges when it comes to food access, poverty, and isolation. Many older adults are caregivers for grandchildren but lack transportation, nearby grocery stores, and affordable, healthy food.
On top of this, the impacts of the residential school system have left many Indigenous Elders and older adults disconnected from their food traditions. Community listening sessions confirmed what many already knew: there is a deep desire to reclaim traditional food practices and very few programs in Regina offer that opportunity.
mîcisotān was created to fill this gap.
Twice a month gatherings at the mâmawêyatitân centre in North Central.
Community kitchen sessions where participants cook, eat, and take home meals.
Teachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers on seasonal topics like gardening, harvesting, preserving, and preparing traditional foods.
Intergenerational learning, inviting youth to cook alongside Elders to help preserve and carry forward food traditions.
Transportation support to ensure older adults facing isolation can attend.
Through mîcisotān, we hope to create:
Stronger connections to culture and tradition for Indigenous seniors.
Greater access to traditional foods and healthier meals in the community.
Reduced isolation, as older adults gather together and share knowledge with youth.
Leadership opportunities for Elders and Knowledge Keepers to guide the sessions.
Preservation of food traditions through videos and resources (created with permission) so teachings can be shared for years to come.
This program is made possible with the support of:
mâmawêyatitân centre, who are generously hosting sessions.
North Central Community Association, offering garden space for growing food.
Saskatchewan Health Authority’s First Nations and Métis Health Department, who will help connect with Indigenous older adults and promote the program.
A network of local matriarch groups, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers guiding the teachings.
For more information or questions about future gatherings, email our Indigenous Program Coordinator:
mîcisotān is more than a food program — it’s an act of reconciliation, healing, and cultural preservation. By supporting this work, you are:
Helping Indigenous seniors reconnect with their traditions.
Ensuring youth have opportunities to learn from Elders.
Strengthening community ties in one of Regina’s most underserved neighbourhoods.
Donate today to keep mîcisotān thriving and help ensure these vital teachings live on for future generations.
