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GRIN GRANT 2024
Indigenous Christian Fellowship Centre Ceremonial Garden.
Indigenous Christian Fellowship Centre Ceremonial Garden.
Space will be provided in the garden for gardening, ceremonial activities, community
activities, and individual reflection.
Engagement with elders / knowledge keepers will be continued to share knowledge,
cultivation, and use of Indigenous plants.
Cultivation of fruit bearing and vegetable plants to help meet local food needs.
Preference will be given to Indigenous plants and cold hardy perennials.
The garden will also be used for seasonal celebrations such as National Indigenous
People’s Day (June 21st), Canada Day (July 1st), and National Day for Truth and
Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day – September 30th).
Ongoing participants will include community Elders, volunteers, ICF staff, and
Home Fires Family Youth group. These participants will include all generations.
It is hoped that participation will increase gardening skills, knowledge and
benefits while concurrently improving family relationships.
School groups for education purposes and members of grieving families, accessing the fire pit for sacred fires to accompany wakes and funerals are welcome.
GRIN GRANT 2023
The Rosemont Community School
We are pleased to announce the successful project for the GRIN grant this year. It goes to The Rosemont Community School. We had three fantastic projects submitted and the committee was challenged in their adjudication. The Rosemont Community School project is called “The Grandmother Garden”. It will be located next to their outdoor learning space with giant rocks in a circle called “The Grandfather Rocks”. It will be a school-wide project for pupils in grades K-8. They will learn about growing plants, their life cycles, soil ecosystems and native plants for food and medicinal uses. The Rosemont elders, parent association and community association have been invited to be a part of the project. We would now like to present the GRIN grant to Marissa Poitras, the project leader and staff member of Rosemont Community School.
GRIN GRANT 2022
The Cathedral Community Fridge Garden
The 2022 GRIN recipient was The Cathedral Community Fridge Garden. RHS provided the funds necessary for a plot in the Cathedral Community Gardens to be planted, harvested, and processed, and distributed by the folks behind the Cathedral Community Fridge. Congratulations to all involved, and especially Michelle Dakiniewich, Robyn Rechenmacher, Jesse Pruden and Brianna Kroner who came to share the Winter Social evening with us. What these community builders did was (no pun intended) ground breaking! Their presentation was informative and inspiring, and outlined the serious work and a collaborative spirit it took for their idea to become such a success. It is no secret that now more than ever, food security is an important aspect when considering quality of life. Their project can be replicated in other neighbourhoods, providing hope and resilience in challenging times. From nutritional needs to the social aspect of “breaking bread”, reinvigorating the urban garden experience can only benefit Regina’s citizens.
GRIN GRANT 2020
Autism Resource Centre
The Autism Resource Centre (ARC) is a non-profit organization that aims to meet the evolving needs of young people with autism. It is our goal to help empower those on the autism spectrum so they can realize their potential, achieve independence and fully engage with their community.
GRIN GRANT 2019
Regina Sexual Assault Centre
A local centre for survivors of sexual violence, an inclusive non-profit organization of trained counsellors and advocates who are dedicated to helping reduce the trauma of sexual violence.
Sprouting Resilience Project
GRIN GRANT 2018
Regina Early Learning Centre
RELC’s “Let’s Grow Together!” community project educated 100 pre-schoolers and their families on growing, harvesting, and eating their own locally grown food. Elder Norma Gene Byrd taught cultural gardening traditions for the project.
GRIN GRANT 2017
Al Ritchie Community Centre
Planter boxes at the Al Ritchie Community Centre at 2250 Lindsay Street and a community garden in Crescent Park.
Seedling Adventures Garden Project
GRIN GRANT 2016
Turning Leaf Community Support Services Inc.
Garden Beds for group home
GRIN GRANT 2015
Create a Space Regina
Small city space to grow food and community
Grin Grant 2014