NATASHA ANDERSON-BRASS

OWNER/OPERATOR

Natasha Anderson-Brass/Ozaawaa Giizhigo Ikwe /Yellow Sky Woman (she/her) is a Saulteaux, Ukrainian and French farmer, artist, knowledge keeper, and scientist. Natasha is a member of the Key First Nation, who are located in Treaty 4 territory. As a result of residential schools and the 60s scoop, Natasha was not raised on her traditional territory with her Indigenous kin or culture, but is grateful to now be learning her cultural ways from her family and community, including her auntie Sharon Jinkerson-Brass who learned from her grandmother Rebecca, a traditional midwife and healer. 

Natasha began farming in 2018 and started Minwaadizi Farm in 2022. Natasha believes in the power of caring for the land, growing nourishing foods, and practicing culture as a way to heal from the ongoing impacts of colonization.

SIMON TOOLE AND HEATHER MILLS

CO-CREATORS/LAND HOSTS

Heather is of both indigenous(Ojibway) and British ancestry and has felt an innate relationship with seeds from her early years.  She Identifies as an indigenous seed saver and is on the journey of reconnecting with her culture and kin.

Growing seeds for her community fulfills her need to feed and provide for others for generations to come.

Simon’s appreciation for home grown food began in his grandparents large garden on the outskirts of Winnipeg, most notably the raspberry patch!  An adventurous outdoors person, he developed a deep respect for nature.  He credits Dan Jason for instilling and inspiring his love of seed saving.

Learn more about their farm, Good Earth Farms Seeds