Description: Indigenous winemakers in the Okanagan Valley are gaining recognition for their contributions to Canada’s wine industry. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern viticulture, they produce wines that reflect their cultural heritage and connection to the land. These ventures also promote economic development and cultural preservation within Indigenous communities. Their success challenges stereotypes and highlights the diversity within the wine sector.
Theme: RACIAL EQUITY
Region: MARITIMES
Province/Territory: BRITISH COLUMBIA
Type of Resource: News Article
Link: https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/okanagan-indian-winemakers/
Keywords: Okanagan, Indigenous, winemakers, viticulture, tradition, culture, land, economy, preservation, diversity