Lauren Kepkiewicz

Dr. Lauren Kepkiewicz, a community-based researcher dedicated to equitable food systems, discusses the transformative power of relational accountability. She delves into how Indigenous perspectives challenge conventional academic norms, emphasizing food sovereignty and the impacts of land dispossession. The conversation highlights the RARE Collective's mission to bridge gaps between Indigenous and settler farmers. They explore the importance of building trust for difficult discussions and the role of the Community Food Sovereignty Hub in fostering impactful connections.