<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Iyé Creative Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iye Creative Society]]></description><link>https://www.iyecreative.com/resources</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:53:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.iyecreative.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Advancing Equity in Land Access in the District of Saanich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Land access issues for Black and Indigenous people in British Columbia (BC) have been deeply rooted in historical injustices, colonization, and systemic barriers. This community-led project examined how policy affects equitable land access in the territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples (the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations) and the W̲SÁNEĆ peoples (the W̲JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̲ (Tsawout), W̲SIḴEM (Tseycum), and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) Nations) - the District of Saanich, BC. The...]]></description><link>https://www.iyecreative.com/post/advancing-equity-in-land-access-in-the-district-of-saanich</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e512c58b434ed4ac317667</guid><category><![CDATA[Reports]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:40:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d129c9_df075554b79c465c9ca7a1cb3e772b6f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iye Creative</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Makers Resource Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[This guide, compiled by Nelly Jimenez, offers a practical directory of commercial kitchens, support organizations, and tools to help food makers start and grow their businesses. It's designed to increase access and reduce barriers for those often left out of the food industry ecosystem. Download the guide English Spanish Arabic]]></description><link>https://www.iyecreative.com/post/food-makers-resource-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e511b80c8d230c9e92f266</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:36:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d129c9_d21ce91fd3dc470ab98ddb6ae826a210~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iye Creative</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Makers Resource Mapping Project Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researched by Nelly Jimenez, this report maps out the challenges agri-food makers face—especially underrepresented ones—and highlights opportunities to build a more inclusive local food system. It’s a tool for changemakers, policymakers, and anyone invested in food equity in the Capital Region. 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As you colour your way through the pages, you’ll follow Toto, Froggie, and Donkey-Di as they learn from wise plant ancestors, make new friends, and discover the beauty of growing...]]></description><link>https://www.iyecreative.com/post/seed-seekers-a-colouring-book</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e50fae5e3a88e8e09d76e5</guid><category><![CDATA[Kids Content]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:26:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d129c9_61b926173b2945a59848f1e38213c5d6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iye Creative</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Resource Guide: Community Land Trusts and Economics in Victoria, BC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food is land. Land is culture. Land is more than just soil beneath our feet, it’s a living, breathing source of connection. It feeds us, holds our memories, shapes our identities, and carries the potential for economic freedom and community well-being. In today’s legal system, land is treated as “real property,” something that can be owned, sold, and controlled. But for many communities, especially those who have faced displacement, exclusion, and systemic inequality—accessing land remains a...]]></description><link>https://www.iyecreative.com/post/community-resource-guide-community-land-trusts-and-economics-in-victoria-bc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e50efc5e3a88e8e09d753f</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:23:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d129c9_5e09433cdf36446e9414aac7ff28ed8d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iye Creative</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collard Greens Recipe Book]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once upon a time, in the heart of the land that many now call Victoria, something special began to grow. Not just in the soil, but in the hearts of those who remembered the taste. The care. The tradition. At Iyé, we found ourselves returning again and again to one beloved green: collards. These resilient, nutrient-rich leaves carry stories of migration, of kitchens filled with laughter, of elders stirring pots with wisdom and intention. They became more than food, a thread that wove us back...]]></description><link>https://www.iyecreative.com/post/collard-greens-recipe-book</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e50e35a96d49e56ec31129</guid><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:20:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d129c9_6f4744de44b64863a76125517367c1de~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iye Creative</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culturally Relevant Crops Recipes]]></title><description><![CDATA[This recipe book is a celebration of memory, culture, and the foods that keep us rooted. Each dish you’ll find here was inspired by the heartfelt stories shared by our survey participants, their memories of meals from back home, ingredients they miss, and the flavours that continue to nourish their spirits. Razan, our brilliant illustrator, brought these memories to life through her art, weaving tenderness and imagination into each page. Alongside these stories, we’ve curated recipes from...]]></description><link>https://www.iyecreative.com/post/culturally-relevant-crops-recipes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e50ce3a96d49e56ec30e16</guid><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:17:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d129c9_b53fd385fe994c98915681e4b4e50765~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iye Creative</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culturally Relevant Crops for our Communities: Community Report Summary]]></title><description><![CDATA[We launched the project known as Culturally Relevant Crops for our Communities (CRCC), during which we conducted surveys to gather recommendations from culturally diverse groups about the types of crops they desired to see local farmers grow in Victoria. Culturally significant foods play a pivotal role in connecting us with ancestral foodways, contributing to overall health, and preserving cultural ties, especially for newcomers. In acknowledgment of the disconnection experienced by...]]></description><link>https://www.iyecreative.com/post/culturally-relevant-crops-for-our-communities-community-report-summary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e509a78e63193b95d0a2cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Reports]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:59:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d129c9_86accdf35ae1417cac1277df1584d84d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iye Creative</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culturally Relevant Crops for our Communities: A Snapshot of Greater Victoria]]></title><description><![CDATA[We launched the project known as Culturally Relevant Crops for our Communities (CRCC), during which we conducted surveys to gather recommendations from culturally diverse groups about the types of crops they desired to see local farmers grow in Victoria. 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As a grassroots organization, Iyé Creative (Iyé) prioritizes community-led solutions for sustainable change. Through research, community building and cross-collaboration, Iyé works alongside communities to identify and address barriers that impede communities of color from accessing land as well as nutritious and culturally relevant food. This exploratory study, highlights community issues that lead to food...]]></description><link>https://www.iyecreative.com/post/food-insecurity-preliminary-study</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e50426a96d49e56ec2f919</guid><category><![CDATA[Reports]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:46:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d129c9_17cf8b1953424e5f87947bf1d786d1c1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_645,h_864,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iye Creative</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>