2025 Yukon Food Security Conference:
Diversifying Food Systems
On August 12-14, 2025, The Yukon Food Security Network hosted Diversifying Food Systems, a conference exploring food sovereignty in the Yukon with a rural and youth focus.
With deep gratitude, we gathered at Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Farm and spent a day in Mayo at the Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Garden, Ihdzì Community Hub, and Yukon University Mayo.
Watch our Panels
Each discussion highlights diverse perspectives on Northern food security, featuring voices from across the Yukon and beyond. Watch the conversations and get to know the panelists at the links below.
Hosted graciously by Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Farm, resident chickens and goats roamed the conference grounds.
The Youth Leadership in Food Systems panel, moderated by the Yukon Food Security Network's Meesha Wittkopf (left). Watch the panel above.
On a plant walk in Mayo, learning about harvesting practices and traditional uses for fireweed, yarrow, spruce, and more from Cherish Fairclough (right).
Amy Genier leading a tea blending workshop at the Yukon University Mayo campus.
Harvesting ripe saskatoon berries at Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Garden.
Live local music filling the tent on Thursday night's pig roast at Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Farm.
Image Credit: Shakat Media Inc.
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