The Tea Creek Advantage.

Learn more about our Indigenous-led, land based, experiential learning from our trainees and supporters.

Tea Creek Farm is an Indigenous-led, land-based, culturally safe skilled trades training program passionate about Indigenous food sovereignty.

George Sampare talks about the Tea Creek advantage.

Sam talks about his passion for Gardening, and why it is so important.

Darlene, CAO of Gitlaxt'aamiks talks about the role Tea Creek is playing in bringing back skills and food production through hands-on training and experiential learning.

Karisa talks about her experience gaining experience and employable skills at Tea Creek.

Reynold talks about the benefits of hands-on learning.

Here’s what people are saying about Tea Creek

“They are a light. They provide pathways to improved wellness and employment through supportive land-based training grounded in Indigenous values.”

Stephen Nairne CIO, Raven Capital Partners
“IFSA and Tea Creek are within the boundaries of Chief Simidiiks territory. We get our vegetables from their farm and have gotten to know them well. They are a great inspiration to the surrounding communities. Bless them for their endeavors.”

Simidiiks (Calvin Hyzims)
“They fill many lives with food, education, support, giving participants a sense of purpose, substantiality, and worth. This is a unique organization that’s purely authentic, and driven by hard work, compassion and love.”

Linda Stringfellow, Kyah Education Society
“They are bringing back part of our culture, self-sustaining values through agriculture and knowledge.”

Dale Good, Yoobxw
“Practical knowledge supports intergenerational healing, they offer their services with safety, integrity and respect.”

Patricia Vickers, Raven’s Call
“They are impressive and innovative. A multifaceted facility that addresses a lot of needs for Indigenous communities.”

Cam Stevens, Kispiox
I have visited IFSA/Tea Creek a few times and am very impressed with the process. I strongly support their vision in Indigenous food security as well as healing through the process and opportunities for training.”

Andrew George, Skit 'den
Skilled Trades BC
“Their work creates vital new opportunities for communities, and it is equally essential to Canada as we work toward greater sustainability and look to Indigenous communities for their knowledge and wisdom in resource stewardship.”

Josee Lusignan, President ‘I Love First Peoples’
“They are Indigenous innovation in action and are a model for other organizations, communities and social impact innovators to model and invest in.”

Jeff Ward, Animikii Indigenous Technology
“This organization is what our Indigenous people need for our spiritual, mental and physical health. I see them providing each community member empowerment to each individual…absolutely amazing to witness on social media and in person.”

Candice Quock, Iskut Administration
“Teaching our young people and getting them on the right path in life, creating employment, & bringing them back to their roots.”

Barbara Mcrea, Housing Manager Gitwangak Band
“Their incredible team has been a pleasure to work with. Their reports and presentations have been inspiring, well-informed, and useful. The team is reliable, and works towards goals with as many positive outcomes as they can imagine. It is incredible to be able to support their work from whatever avenue I am coming from. I look forward to working with them again!”

Hanaah Saeed Sheikh,
Ministry of Agriculture
“Providing an essential service to Indigenous communities. They provide much needed certification hours and work experience. They offer our Indigenous youth with direction and support to grow and prosper. There is just so much that they have to offer!”

Erica Louie, Indigenous Tourism BC
“I love the atmosphere. They’ve helped my son Donald Bolton get his Carpentry Level 1 and my son George Bolton get his Cook Helpers certificate. They helped my daughter in law, Laverne, get her Cooking Level 1. I am so proud of my family. It really helped my son keep busy and not think about drugs and alcohol. I am very grateful for their support. They are willing to help all those who need it.”

Vanessa Bolton, Gitwangak

The Tea Creek Advantage.

“They are a light. They provide pathways to improved wellness and employment through supportive land-based training grounded in Indigenous values.”

“IFSA and Tea Creek are within the boundaries of Chief Simidiiks territory. We get our vegetables from their farm and have gotten to know them well. They are a great inspiration to the surrounding communities. Bless them for their endeavors.”

“They fill many lives with food, education, support, giving participants a sense of purpose, substantiality, and worth. This is a unique organization that’s purely authentic, and driven by hard work, compassion and love.”

“They are bringing back part of our culture, self-sustaining values through agriculture and knowledge.”

“Practical knowledge supports intergenerational healing, they offer their services with safety, integrity and respect.”

“They are impressive and innovative. A multifaceted facility that addresses a lot of needs for Indigenous communities.”

I have visited IFSA/Tea Creek a few times and am very impressed with the process. I strongly support their vision in Indigenous food security as well as healing through the process and opportunities for training.”

“Their work creates vital new opportunities for communities, and it is equally essential to Canada as we work toward greater sustainability and look to Indigenous communities for their knowledge and wisdom in resource stewardship.”

“They are Indigenous innovation in action and are a model for other organizations, communities and social impact innovators to model and invest in.”

“This organization is what our Indigenous people need for our spiritual, mental and physical health. I see them providing each community member empowerment to each individual…absolutely amazing to witness on social media and in person.”

“Teaching our young people and getting them on the right path in life, creating employment, & bringing them back to their roots.”

“Providing an essential service to Indigenous communities. They provide much needed certification hours and work experience. They offer our Indigenous youth with direction and support to grow and prosper. There is just so much that they have to offer!”

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