THE FOOD COMMONS: A community growing project.
The Local Food Initiative (LFI) and the Indigenous Friendship Society of Revelstoke (IFSR) have partnered to develop a 1.8 acre plot of urban land into an educational food project at Powerhouse Road.
The purpose of Food Commons is to create a community space to grow food and share knowledge in ways that honours the land and the people who use it – in the past, present, and future. By engaging with Indigenous leaders and knowledge keepers, local growers, and the community at large, Food Commons aims to take steps towards reconciliation and enhancing food security in Revelstoke. Read more here.
Request for Proposal: Social Enterprise Study
The Food Commons Committee is now accepting submissions for a social enterprise study for the Food Commons Project.
Issued By: Revelstoke Food Commons Committee - A partnership between the Indigenous Friendship Society of Revelstoke and the Revelstoke Local Food Initiative
Project Name: Food Commons Social Enterprise
Proposal Deadline: August 30, 2025
Contact: Teal Randle, Food Commons Infrastructure Coordinator foodcommons@revelstokelocalfood.com
The Food Commons Committee is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or organizations to conduct a Social Enterprise Study for Revelstoke’s Food Commons project: a collaborative project between the Indigenous Friendship Society of Revelstoke and the Revelstoke Local Food Initiative to create an educational and community farm that honors Indigenous foodways and supports food security for present and future generations. The purpose of this study is to assess the viability, models, and pathways for developing a sustainable, values-aligned social enterprise that supports the long-term success of the Food Commons, with emphasis on reconciliation, food sovereignty, ecosystem health, education, and community well-being.
The Social Enterprise Study should:
Evaluate potential revenue-generating activities aligned with the Food Commons' values and mission (e.g., food production, educational programming, value-added products, events)
Assess market demand and community support
Identify risks, barriers, and success factors
Provide a business model canvas or feasibility assessment for 2–3 top ideas
For more information, please download the RFP HERE
VISION
The Food Commons is an educational and community farm that honors Indigenous foodways and supports food security for present and future generations.
MISSION
The IFSR and LFI are working together to restore 1.8 acres of land into a welcoming gathering space where we grow, harvest and share food and knowledge. The Food Commons will host financially sustainable programs to ensure the long-term resilience of the project.
VALUES
We will achieve the vision & mission of the Food Commons project through the following:
Humility - A profound relationship with the land, plants, animals, and ecosystems that is rooted in gratitude, reciprocity, and balance.
Collaboration - Embrace all who want to contribute to the Food Commons in the spirit of community.
Equity - Offering equal access to a sustainable and just food system for all Revelstokians.
Stewardship - Care for and deep connection to the land.
Curiosity - Open to learning and unlearning.
Celebration - Of the rich connection to food in Revelstoke that brings us together.
Courage - To be innovative & embrace new ways of knowing.
Visit Food Commons
Community Engagement
In 2024 the LFI and IFSR engaged community members from Revelstoke Secondary School, local farmers, and Indigenous Elders and leaders from the Sinixt, the Secwépemc, the Syilx and the Ktunaxa nations. The intention of our engagement is to gather feedback for developing the highest and best use of the land to serve our community.
In 2025 we are continuing our engagement with community groups who share the land, or otherwise value its use. Your input is also very important to us. Please consider supporting Food Commons by filling out this survey.
Check out our concept plan here!
If you would like to learn more about the Food Commons or share your thoughts on the project, please email Teal, Food Commons Infrastructure Coordinator, at foodcommons@revelstokelocalfood.com
Have your say on the Food Commons: fill out our community engagement survey.
Working Together
Thank you so much to our collaborators and funding partners. This project would not be possible without the help of
The City of Revelstoke - For granting access to the land. Through community engagement on their Powerhouse Road Park Concept plan, the City of Revelstoke recognized the need for a community garden and has since worked together with the LFI and the IFSR to create the Food Commons.
Our In-Kind donors - Thank you so much for volunteering your services!
Emcon Services Inc.
May 2025: Grading and clearing the Demonstration Farm, and utility area.
Thank you so much!
Our funders - thank you for to the generosity of the following funding partners:
