Food Sovereignty and Consumer Packaged Goods Feasibility Study for the Métis Nation Columbia River Society

(2025)

Upland was contracted by Metis Nation Columbia River Society (MNCRS) to support the community in developing a comprehensive, sustainable, and culturally grounded food production system that enhances food security, promotes learning opportunities, and addresses market challenges in the region. Upland’s role was to assess the feasibility of undertaking a food production initiative to benefit the community and undertake a market demand analysis for Indigenous food products. Key components included:

• Asset inventory
• Market analysis for Métis food products
• Growing methods and technologies analysis
• Recommendations