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What We Do.

As a newly established organization, Black Legacy Rising Society is laying the foundation for long-term impact by building strong internal structures, organizational capacity, and sustainability. While we are still in the early stages, we are excited to share our vision for Phase 1 programming. These programs will launch as soon as our greenhouse is operational and will grow over the next 3-5 years. Our agricultural programming is in partnership with the Canadian Black Farmers Association

Core Programs

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Our Cultural Crops Greenhouse Program will serve as the heart of the farm. Here, we will grow culturally significant foods such as okra, callaloo, Scotch bonnet peppers, African eggplant, cassava, ugu, yams, amaranth, and herbs. The greenhouse will also become a space for demonstration plots, guided tours for schools and youth groups, and community workshops on seed saving, soil health, and the adaptation of traditional crops to Canadian climates.
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The Women & Youth Agri-Leadership Program will focus on empowering women and young people with hands-on training in greenhouse production, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. Participants will work alongside mentors from the Canadian Black Farmers Association and experienced agri-food business owners, with opportunities to explore entrepreneurship through small-scale selling. As part of this program, Women’s Cultural Food and Wellness Circles will combine cooking sessions using crops grown on the farm with discussions on nutrition, meal planning, and food security. Physical wellness activities such as yoga, walking the farm trails, and gentle dance rooted in African and Caribbean traditions will also be woven into these gatherings, creating supportive spaces for women to exchange knowledge and practical tools for nourishing their families.
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Through our Sustainable Farming Skills Training, we will provide accessible education in climate-smart agricultural practices such as composting, organic pest management, and efficient irrigation. These trainings will be designed for both rural and urban gardeners, helping individuals learn to grow cultural foods in a wide variety of spaces.

Youth Leadership Advisory Committee

Central to our work is ensuring that youth voices are present at every stage of our development. The Youth Leadership Advisory Committee will bring together local youth, ages 10–22, with a focus on those from Black, African, and Caribbean backgrounds. Meeting monthly, the committee will serve as a platform for young people to share ideas, identify barriers, and co-design programming that is relevant to their peers. Members will receive mentorship, leadership training, and opportunities to present within the community, while also contributing to event planning, social media campaigns, and peer-to-peer outreach. Through this structure, we aim to increase youth engagement in agriculture and create a pipeline of young leaders and ambassadors for cultural farming and food sovereignty in Canada.

Community Engagement Programs

Our community engagement programs will create opportunities for people of all ages to connect with food, culture, and each other. Through workshops, storytelling, cultural cooking events, and hands-on activities, we will celebrate the richness of Black, African, and Caribbean food traditions while making them accessible to the wider community. Families will be supported to grow their own cultural foods at home, while schools and youth will have the chance to immerse themselves in the farm environment and experience agriculture in creative, interactive ways. These programs are designed to spark curiosity, strengthen cultural pride, and build lasting connections between people, food, and the land.

Future Programming: Farm & Wellness Stays

Looking ahead, we envision expanding our work by creating farm and wellness experiences that invite the community to connect more deeply with the land. Plans include building small eco-friendly cabins for overnight stays, along with a multi-purpose wellness space designed for yoga, meditation, and group activities. Guests will be able to participate in harvesting, cooking, and wellness practices such as meditation and herbal tea making with herbs grown on the farm. We also plan to host themed retreats for women, youth, and cultural heritage weekends. These offerings will not only nurture health, rest, and cultural connection, but also generate sustainable revenue to support our programs. In the future, the space will also be available for community events and rentals, creating another avenue for income and collaboration.