Ideas Bringing a farm — and its philosophy — back to life
Dec 10, 2025
Julian Napoleon, a Cree and Ukrainian farmer, founded Amisk Farm to revitalize community food sovereignty. With a mission to feed over 300 Indigenous households, he discusses the challenges of high food prices and supply vulnerability. Art Napoleon, a former chief and musician, shares insights on cultural practices and the importance of language in communal living. They explore traditional farming methods, the impact of hydroelectric dams, and a vision for a sustainable future, emphasizing the joy of community and the deep connection to the land.
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Northern Corn For Tacos
- Julian explains growing Gaspé Flint corn far north and drying it to make tortillas and tacos.
- He pairs it with local moose carnitas, salsa, and goat yogurt for celebration meals.
Experimenting With Arctic‑Edge Agriculture
- Julian describes experimental northern farming because daylength and growth rates differ from conventional guides.
- He emphasizes trial-and-error learning rather than following southern maturity schedules.
Site C’s Permanent Flooding Of Lands
- The Site C project flooded 140 acres of farmland and massive areas, displacing villages and wildlife.
- Locals recall surreal landscape change, beaver confusion, and loss of cultivated land now underwater.
