Home on the farm
Jacob Beaton is an award-winning Indigenous entrepreneur and leader with previous business successes under his belt. Jacob holds the traditional name Dzap’l Gye’a̱win Skiik, meaning a busy eagle, or an eagle who gets things done.
Connect with Jacob on LinkedIn here. For more information on booking speaking engagements or advisory services with Jacob please email us.
Jessica Ouellette, Co-Owner of Tea Creek, is an important part of the growth of the farm as a mom, instructor and do-er of the things.
Together with their sons Noah and Ezra this amazing family is the heart
of Tea Creek.
Our origin story
The Beaton family got their start growing food with a back yard garden thanks to their eldest son Noah who had developed an interest in gardening. In 2018 the Beaton’s bought a
farm in search of more space and a different life-style. This is their story as told by Jessica Ouellette-Beaton, co-owner of Tea Creek.
See where it all began here.
This video was shot and created by New Media trainees, right here at Tea Creek!
Land Award Winner 2022
Tea Creek is a proud recipient of the Land Award for 2022.
Check out this amazing acceptance speech!
Presented every two years by the Real Estate Foundation of BC, the Land Awards celebrate big ideas and bold leadership in sustainable, equitable, and socially just land use and real estate across BC.
Specifically, the awards recognize outstanding projects and remarkable leaders that protect the lands and waters we love and create sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities.
Read an article on this recognition here
Food Hero 2022
Tea Creek has also been acknowledged by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as a Food Hero in Canada!
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations leading international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO’s goal is to achieve food and security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food and lead active, healthy lives.
Read the article on our receipt of this award here
We have been made aware our Tea Creek name is being used misleadingly.
Indigenous organizations approached by businesses claiming to have been endorsed by or are in partnership with Tea Creek are encouraged to connect with us to verify, please email info@teacreek.ca
Tea Creek is NOT endorsing or in partnership with any private or public businesses or corporations, agencies or non-profits (other than our own) at this time.
Indigenous Food Sovereignty Association (IFSA) is our
non-profit and we are partnered with IFSA.
We are very grateful for the funding and community partners acknowledged on our website and whom we work with directly.
Thank you all for your ongoing support of Indigenous food sovereignty and ReconciliACTION.