Join the Board of Iye Creative Society
Rooted in culture. Growing community. Stewarding a resilient food future.
Welcome. We are honoured you’re here. Iye Creative Society is entering a new chapter as we formalize into a nonprofit rooted in culture, land, food, and community care. This private page contains everything you need to explore the Founding Board opportunity with clarity, transparency, and intention.
Mission
To strengthen cultural foodways, land relationships, and community well-being through climate-resilient crop education, cultural nutrition programs, and accessible knowledge-sharing tools for children and families.
Who We Are
Vision
Values
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Cultural rootedness
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Equity & community care
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Climate resilience
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Abundance mindset
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Relational accountability
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Intergenerational learning
A future where every child grows up with food and land relationships rooted in culture, nourished by community, and supported by equitable technologies.
Why we are forming a founding board
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To guide Iyé’s transition from partnership → nonprofit society (Jan 2026)
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To build strong financial, governance, and community stewardship systems
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To support the growth of culturally relevant food education
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To help anchor our 2026–2027 MVP programming
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To ensure accountability to the communities we serve
Founding boards shape the DNA of the organization
Board Roles
Finance & Governance Steward
Treasurer
Innovation & Community Steward
Vice-Chair
Strengthening financial oversight, legal compliance, policies, and ethical stewardship.
Championing cultural programs, land-based learning, and accessible tech tools that uplift community wisdom.
Fundraising & Partnerships Steward
Chair
Mobilizing networks, building relationships, and helping Iye secure the resources needed for long-term sustainability.
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Document Package
We honour the cultural roots and lands that hold this work.
Thank you for considering this journey with us.
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