Community Food Programs

The Grandview Woodland Food Connection at Britannia is a Neighbourhood Food Network supporting the health and well-being of all residents, especially our vulnerable, under-served, and low-income neighbours. We address food insecurity by providing a broad spectrum of programs, working towards a community-based, accessible, just, decolonized, and sustainable local food system.

Get in Touch
Ruth Elizabeth Briggs
Community Food Security Coordinator
604.718.5895
gwfcnetwork@gmail.com

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We are looking for a new Britannia šxʷqʷeləwən ct Indigenous Gardener and will be accepting applicants until Feb 12, 2026. View the job posting and apply today!

Britannia Bulk Buy Food Club

About the Program

The Britannia Bulk Buy Food Club is a neighbourhood-centered response to the rising cost of food; through direct wholesale purchase of produce, we pass on the saving to Club members.

This program is for low-income folks in the Grandview Woodland and Strathcona neighbourhoods. (No proof of income needed!)

How It Works

Interested in fresh, healthy, and affordable food at wholesale prices? Once a month, you can purchase a $15 bag of assorted produce at Britannia Community Centre. Buying together with your neighbours can help you save up to 40% on your food bill. You get 10-14 varieties of fruits and vegetables, plus access to supplemental donations.

Contact

To be added to the waitlist email or call:

604.718.5895

bbbfoodclub@gmail.com

Learning Gardens

We cultivate connections to the land and each other with our garden programs. The GWFC works with students and community members in our 10,000+ sq. ft. garden areas where folks can gain hands-on food growing experience and ecological knowledge, while providing freshly grown veggies and fruits for school and community food programs. We currently support five learning gardens at Britannia and Grandview Elementary.

School Gardens

The GWFC provides garden lessons for k-12 classes at Britannia Community Elementary, Britannia Secondary, and Grandview Elementary. Our Garden Educators focus on food literacy, Indigenous plant knowledge, and connecting students with the land in an urban environment.

Community Gardens

During our weekly garden drop-in sessions, community members gain hands on experience and learn from experienced gardeners. We work together to care for the gardens by planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting together (and yes, you will enjoy the harvest as well).
Join us on Sundays from 10 am to 1 pm during the growing season! We meet in the Nexway̓s wa lh7áy̓nexw (Transformed Life Garden) and these no-cost garden sessions are open to all, so bring your friends! Enjoy the fruits of your labor as we garden together. All are welcome, rain or shine! No registration required—simply show up with enthusiasm and a green thumb.

Harvest Stand

We share freshly harvested veggies with the community with our Harvest Stand, which is located at the entrance of the Nexway̓s wa lh7áy̓nexw (Transformed Life Garden). Whenever we harvest for our school and community food programs, we always make sure to add some to the harvest stand – feel free to take what you need and enjoy supporting a hyper-local food system.

Other Food Programs

Seniors Community Kitchen
Community Food Events
Off the Grill
GWFC Advisory Committee

Networks & Coalitions

Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Network
Vancouver Food Justice Coalition
Vancouver School Food Network
CFCC BC Advocacy Coalition

Volunteer Opportunities

Britannia Bulk Buy Food Club
GWFC Advisory Committee
School Gardens
Garden Volunteers
Special Events
Community Kitchens
Outreach

Map of Gardens at Britannia & Site Map

THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT FOOD PROGRAM FUNDERS & DONORS

Funding and support for the Grandview Woodland Food Connection has been generously provided by:

Indigenous-Led Programs

Britannia Community Centre Indigenous-led Programming supports the learning of diverse Indigenous Cultural Knowledge, Protocols, Arts and History. Indigenous and Non-Indigenous community members alike can come together in the spirit of reconciliation to participate in cultural resurgence and revitalization, intergenerational learning, and the building of meaningful relationships across the community.

Rooted on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, Britannia is committed to serving community members in the Grandview Woodland and Hastings Sunrise neighbourhoods.

Knowledge Keepers, Elders and Indigenous Community Leaders provide Cultural teachings, sharing their knowledge in a respectful environment for folks to discover deeper understanding and cultural appreciation.

Suzette Amaya
Manager of Organizational Change
Kwaḵwaḵaʼwakw-Cree, Nisga’a, and GwaSala-Nakwaxda’xw Nation
suzette.amaya@vancouver.ca
604.718.5873

Rebecca Brass
Indigenous Community Youth Worker
Member of Key First Nation (Treaty 4 Territory)
rebecca.brass@vancouver.ca
604.718.5828

iNDEGENOUS-LED PROGRAMS AT BRITANNIA

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Weaving Community Together

Indigenous Elders (55+ Centre)

Indigenous Youth Programs

Markets & Events

Carving Pavillion Workshops

Weaving Community Together

The Britannia Weaving Community Together (WCT) is a place to meet people, get information and support, share your ideas and interests, and have fun. Relax, socialize, and explore your interests in a safe, vibrant and engaging environment.

No one is turned away for lack of funds. Full subsidies available for Leisure Access program participants. Our Tuesday workshops take place in the Rink Mezz room in the Ice Rink.

Every month we have a variety of workshops and events featuring arts & culture from Knowledge Keepers and performers who are local to Vancouver, but come from all across Turtle Island to share their teachings.

Tuesday Night WCT Program

Every Tuesday, Weaving Community Together has Indigenous Programs for those who can’t attend our programs during the day.

INDIGENOUS-LED EVENTS

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JOIN THE RECONCILIATION IN ACTION CIRCLE (RIA Circle)

The Indigenous RIA Circle meet on the second Tuesday of each month.

A Circle open to Indigenous Community members that comes together in a culturally safe space to share community voices, ideas, and responses. The RIA also advises staff and Board of Directors on areas related to policies, programs, events, practices, and organizational culture that reflect equity, accountability, and pathways to support Reconciliation, Decolonization and Inclusion of Indigenous perspectives. For information, please contact Suzette Amaya (Manager of Organizational Change) suzetteamaya@vancouver.ca.

Indigenous Programs Team

Say hello to the familiar faces that help lead our Indigenous Programs at Britannia.

Suzette Amaya

Manager of Organizational Change

Rebecca Brass

Indigenous Community Youth Worker

Peter Odynsky

Community Recreation Coordinator

Denise Johnson

Indigenous Programmer

Kya Prince

55+ Program Assistant

Brenlee Rempel

Lifeguard

Michelle Chenoweth

Preschool Teacher

Tiana Sacco

Youth Program Assistant

Soleilla Denomme

Program Assistant

Joey Charles

Program Assistant

Meet Our Knowledge Keepers

Knowledge keepers, Elders and Indigenous Community leaders provide Cultural teachings, sharing their teachings in a respectful safe space for folks to culturally appreciate and have deeper understanding.

Roger Smith

Haida Nation

Master Carver & Form Line Painter

“Britannia is a safe space to uphold the community, and to showcase what the native community has to offer, I’m very grateful for the opportunities that Britannia has for the workshops that I get to host/teach. And overall just a fun place to be.”

Lynn-Marie Angus

Gitxaala, Nisga’a, and Métis Nations

Owner of Sister Sage

“Britannia is home to me. I grew up here. I played here. I was educated here. I was cared for here. I work here. My community is here. Home is here.”

Amber Katzel

Haida Nation

Haida Artist

“Britannia has taken reconciliation to the forefront by providing inclusive Indigenous programming for the community. It feels so good to see and experience community events that celebrate culture and inclusivity.”

Ashley Jack

Ulkatcho Tsihoqotin Nation

Founder of Braids by Ash

“Britannia means togetherness. A family & connection to cultures. Heartfelt community that involves everyone. That love everyone shares makes me feel apart being away from home.”

Dawn Cranmer

Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw Nation

Cedar & Indigenous Healing Teas Knowledge Keeper

“What Britannia means to me is bringing my Elder Mom to the spring/ summer/ fall events at Grandview Park and the Christmas craft fairs at the Brittania gym. Or when I facilitate workshops for all seasons! I love sharing my knowledge to people of all ages! My workshops are wreath, centerpiece and garland making from fresh forest greens. I also share my knowledge of making traditional tea’s from the plants and trees from the forest. I do forest tours, identifying the many uses of the trees, plants and berry shrubs First Nations people have been using since the dawn of time!”

Victoria Red

Ahousaht Nation

Owner of Owl Aboard Charcuterie & Special Events

“Britannia to me is memories. I grew up in east van and attended many events, workshops, the rec center facilities, the pool and so much more. Means so much to me serving the community I grew up in.”

Wagella Hunt

Heiltsuk and Sapotaweyak Cree Nation

Bella Cree Beads Founder & Knowledge Keeper

“Britannia raised me as a youth and then my daughter. It is at the centre of this neighbourhood bringing families together, creating safe spaces for our children, youth and families to learn and connect with each other. I’m thankful to be able to give back to this community through culture with the programming at Britannia.”

Jesse Gouchey

Papaschase First Nation

Co-Founder & Owner of Miska Creative Society

“Britannia Community Centre has been an incredible supporter of Miska Creative Society since its inception. Their commitment to celebrating and uplifting urban Indigenous culture in Vancouver makes a real difference in our community. Through Britannia’s efforts, Indigenous voices are not only honoured and heard, but also celebrated in ways that inspire youth, adults and Elders to connect with their roots through workshops, cultural sharing, and community building. Britannia provides us space for healing, resistance, and creative expression rooted in Indigenous identity. To us, Britannia is so much more than a community centre—it is a gathering place of resurgence, visibility, and belonging, and a true champion of arts and culture in Vancouver.”