Transcript Harvesting Camas

Harvesting Camas
Revitalizing culture
Raising awareness about native food systems
Protecting landscapes
Harvesting Camas
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Camas is an essential part of the Garry Oaks Ecosystem
- These meadows are one of the most endangered ecosystems in Canada
Harvesting Camas - Revitalizing
Cheryl Bryce – Lekwungen
Songhees First Nations
- In the summer of 2005 Cheryl, along with the community,
brought back the traditional Camas harvest with it’s first pit
cook at UVic
Harvesting Camas - Awareness
Cheryl continues to work with the community
to harvest camas wherever possible and
create awareness in the process
Harvesting Camas – Protecting
History & Landscapes
Camosun College now has a harvest every
year in June!
Harvesting Camas - Summary
Benefits
- Reintroducing
traditional ways of
life
- Promoting healthy
eating and nutrition
- Supporting
endangered
ecosystems
Harvesting Camas…
Protecting camas harvest
sites helps support
ecosystems that are at risk.
Removal of invasive species is
part of preparing camas for
harvest, so it can grow.
** Is this ecosystem worth
saving?