Volunteer Days are an essential part of Sankofa’s landwork and community practice, rooted in collective care and dedicated to hands-on labor. While these days foster community connection, their primary purpose is to support Sankofa’s land stewardship through tasks like weeding, prepping, harvesting, hauling, and pruning.

Sankofa operates two unique plots to sustain our agricultural initiatives. Our Loyola plot, located behind Concordia University’s Loyola campus in Montreal, connects us with the local academic community and promotes urban farming practices for Afro-Indigenous communities. Our second plot, just under 1.5 acres, is located on the lands of Les Jardins Carya in Senneville, around 45 minutes from the city, where we cultivate a wide range of crops in a more rural setting.

Volunteering at either plot begins with a spiritual opening circle to set our intentions, followed by a communal lunch to nourish and connect. We end each day with a gratitude offering to the land, honoring its vital role in our lives and community.

We welcome all bodies, all genders, and all levels of farming experience to join us in this enriching, hands-on experience. Our volunteer days offer first and foremost, Afro-Indigenous peoples a unique opportunity to build community and actively participate in the ecology we’re creating.