About us

Rooted in our cultures. Growing through land, food, and community.

Culture Roots Collective is a BPOC-led collective uniting Black and People of Colour working across food, farming, and land stewardship. We exist to reclaim our relationships with land and agriculture, restore ancestral knowledge, and cultivate just food systems for our communities.

We know that our histories are deeply tied to the soil—from survival and resistance to nourishment and healing. As a collective, we uplift these legacies while building new pathways toward food sovereignty, cultural empowerment, and environmental justice.

Our Mission

To centre the voices, practices, and leadership of BPOC communities and individuals in food and agriculture—honouring our roots, reclaiming our land stories, and growing collective power for a just and nourishing future.

What We Do

We build community and resilience at the intersections of culture, land, and liberation through:

  • Highlighting BPOC-led farming, food, and land-based projects

  • Uplifting BPOC traditions through storytelling and history

  • Creating space for cultural exchange and learning

  • Celebrating the deep cultural knowledge embedded in our food systems

  • Building networks of BPOC growers, educators and activists

  • Advocating for equitable access to land, resources, and decision-making

  • Sharing tools, training, and mutual aid to strengthen grassroots food movements

Our Values

  • Equity and Inclusion

  • Authenticity and Respect

  • Collaboration and Solidarity

  • Creativity and Innovation

  • Justice Is the Root – Our work is grounded in racial food, agricultural and environmental justice

A black and white photo of a calf and a cow in a field, with the cow facing the camera.
A field with yellow wildflowers in the foreground, a brown harvested field with hay bales in the middle, and a blue sky with wispy clouds overhead.
Assorted fresh vegetables on display, including green bitter melons, cucumbers, red and green chili peppers, and orange carrots.
Rows of tomato plants with green and ripening red tomatoes growing in a greenhouse with a dirt path in between.

We bring people together through connections that honour both ancestral wisdom and contemporary voices.

  • Celebrate Cultural Heritage – Through festivals, workshops, exhibitions, and

  • performances that honour traditions and amplify underrepresented narratives.

  • Empower Local Creatives – Supporting artists, educators, and cultural practitioners

  • with opportunities to share, teach, and grow.

  • Build Community Resilience – Using storytelling, intergenerational dialogue, and

  • cultural organising to strengthen community identity and solidarity.

  • Educate and Inspire – Sharing resources and experiences that highlight the value of

  • cultural diversity and foster cross-cultural understanding.

Get in touch

Culture Roots Collective is more than a platform—it’s a community.

Whether you're a farmer, food entrepreneur, researcher, activist, or simply passionate about creating an inclusive and equitable food system, we welcome you. Let’s celebrate our roots, cultivate new opportunities, and shape the future together.

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