FREE Preserving Workshop – Pressure Canning Vegetables & Meat
Learn the Art of Long-Term Food Storage!
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to safely pressure can vegetables and meat for long-term, shelf-stable storage. Gain valuable skills in food preservation while reconnecting with traditional and sustainable food practices.

Two Workshops available – Halifax and Pictou Landing First Nation! Open to community members aged 15 and up—no experience necessary!
Halifax:
📅 Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19
🕒 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Pictou Landing First Nation:
📅 Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26
🕒 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Fisheries Training Center
With Special Guest:
Elder Ernest Johnson will be co-facilitating, sharing knowledge and insights on traditional food preservation practices.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Safe pressure canning techniques
✅ How to preserve meats and vegetables for long-term storage
✅ Best practices for maintaining food quality and safety
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn an essential skill and take home your own preserved food!
Register Now!