Harvesting Camas

Revitalizing cultureRaising awareness about native food systems

Protecting landscapes

Harvesting Camas

- Camas is an essential part of the Garry Oaks Ecosystem

- These meadows are one of the most endangered ecosystems in Canada

Harvesting Camas - Revitalizing

Cheryl Bryce – LekwungenSonghees First Nations

- In the summer of 2005 Cheryl, along with the community, brought back the traditional Camas harvest with it’s first pit cook at UVic

Harvesting Camas - AwarenessCheryl continues to work with the community

to harvest camas wherever possible and create awareness in the process

Harvesting Camas – Protecting History & Landscapes

Camosun College now has a harvest every year in June!

Harvesting Camas - SummaryBenefits- Reintroducing

traditional ways of life

- Promoting healthy eating and nutrition

- Supporting endangered ecosystems

Harvesting Camas…Protecting camas harvest sites helps support ecosystems that are at risk.

Removal of invasive species is part of preparing camas for harvest, so it can grow.

** Is this ecosystem worth saving?