Database research record2020·Canada (Winnipeg)
Growing Food, Sharing Culture at the Rainbow Community Garden in Winnipeg, Canada
Laura Lucas, Fabiana Li
Canadian Food Studies / La Revue canadienne des études sur l alimentation
Urban Farm DB summary
The Rainbow Community Gardens in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is a community project supporting immigrant and refugee families in growing their own food. This photo essay examines the role of food and community gardens in expressing cultural identity and their possible benefits for community building, skill learning, and growing culturally appropriate foods for health and food security. These benefits gained new relevance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.