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First Nation looks to expand gardening programs after landing national award

The $450,000 award and nearly $800,000 in total support will fund a soil-making project and expand gardening for 230 families, officials said.

COWESSESS FIRST NATION — Terry Lerat is not only thrilled his First Nation has garnered a lucrative national award but pleased with what it will mean for the future of his community. Lerat is a councillor for Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan. Cowessess First Nation and its economic arm, Cowessess Ventures LP, along with Saskatoon-based company B.Nature Biotech, were recently awarded $450,000 through the national HARVEST wasteCANcreate prog…

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First Nation looks to expand gardening programs after landing national award

New funding will help Cowessess First Nation turn organic waste into enriched soil while strengthening food sovereignty.

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Sask Today broke the news on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
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