Project name
xʷc̓ic̓əsəm Garden
Theme
Objective
Providing insight and knowledge into Indigenous food systems and traditional medicine
Photo by Anya Chernik on Unsplash
Project Summary
The xʷc̓ic̓əsəm Garden at UBC Farm is an Indigenous-led space focused on education, research, and healing. It emphasizes Indigenous food sovereignty, traditional plant knowledge, and wellness, hosting youth programs, internships, and workshops guided by Indigenous Elders and the “4R’s research ethics: respect, relevance, reciprocity & responsibility.”