The 2026 Black Food Sovereignty Conference is taking place in Toronto, Ontario.
Bringing together farmers, food justice advocates, educators, community organizers, healers, youth, and members of the broader Black community, the conference will create space to learn, connect, share knowledge, and strengthen the movement for Black food sovereignty. The three-day program will feature training, workshops, community conversations, and a Black Farmers Tour highlighting Black-led food and agricultural initiatives.
Friday, August 28th
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Warrior Healer Builder Training
Participants will explore leadership, healing, community building, and the work required to build stronger and more resilient communities.
BFS Conference
Through workshops and shared learning, the day will highlight the importance of building food systems that are rooted in community, culture, justice, and collective empowerment.
Black Farmers Tour
Participants will learn more about Black farmers, growers, food producers, farmers' markets, and the role these spaces play in strengthening Black food systems and local economies.
day 1: Warrior Healer Builder Training speakers
Friday, August 28th | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Toronto Metropolitan University
AYA Educational Institute
Afia O. Madzimoyo
AYA Educational Institute
Wekesa O. Madzimoyo
Adinkra Farm
Ginelle Skerritt
day 2: Black Food Sovereignty Conference SPEAKERS
Date TBA | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Toronto Metropolitan University
National Black Food & Justice Alliance
Dr. Jasmine Jackson
Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa
Rev. Tolbert Jallah
The Reasoning Coalition
Elle Asiedu
Foodpreneur Lab
Marie Fitrion
Canadian Black Farmers Association
Toyin K. Ajayi
Black Food Sovereignty Alliance
Chef Bashir Munye
Zawadi Farm
Jessey Njua
Toronto Metropolitan University
Julian Hasford
Black Food Sovereignty Alliance
Anan Lololi
day 3: BLACK FARMERS TOUR
Date TBA | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Locations shared upon registration
Zawadi Farm
Afro-Caribbean Farmers’ Market