Tatum Claypool
2024
Scholar
Tatum Claypool is a citizen of the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan and the Director of Internal Indigenous Relations at FCC and resides in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Previous to FCC, Tatum owned a small, fine dining restaurant for twelve years on the West Coast of British Columbia and is a certified Sommelier. Tatum’s topic of study is Indigenous Agriculture: The Barriers, Challenges & Opportunities.
Indigenous Agriculture: The Barriers, Challenges & Opportunities.
Indigenous agriculture is not a new concept — it is an ancient system re-emerging with purpose. Across Canada and beyond, Indigenous Peoples are reclaiming food systems, strengthening food security, advancing food sovereignty, and rebuilding land-based economies rooted in stewardship, reciprocity, and long-term prosperity. Yet systemic barriers in land access, capital, policy, and markets continue to limit growth — not because of a lack of capacity, but because existing systems were never designed for Indigenous realities. Through global case studies and Indigenous-led insight, this study reveals that advancing Indigenous inclusion in agriculture strengthens economic resilience, community health, and the long-term sustainability of the entire sector.
