Food Innovation Hub
The Ihdzí’ Food Innovation Hub project is a communal commercial kitchen, network, and gathering space at the heart of the Mayo community. The hub is being co-designed to support local food producers, aspiring producers, programmers, and learners, and the availability of local, cultural, and nutritious food options and teachings. It will foster community food production and entrepreneurship by providing and facilitating access to infrastructure.
The Food Innovation Hub aims to facilitate access to shared infrastructure and resources for local food producers, programmers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and interested community members. The hub will support skill development, knowledge and resource sharing, capacity building, and community food connection through mentorship, workshops, and events. Key objectives include nurturing a community-centered food ecosystem, stimulating the local food economy, and increasing access to fresh, healthy, and cultural food options.
What’s on the Menu?
Curious about the booking process?
Here is a step-by-step guide:
Step 1
Request your time!
2 weeks before your event, request your time either online by filling out the request form or by sending an email to ihdzi@nnddc.ca
Step 2
Confirm your booking!
We will reach out to you by email with a copy of the facility use agreement for you to sign, or you can visit us in person at Ihdzi’ during our open hours to go through the paperwork together.
Step 3
Apply for an Environmental Health Permit!
If you plan on selling food with ingredients such as meat, dairy, and eggs, you will need to apply for a temporary food permit 2 weeks before your event. If you require assistance with filling out the application, we are available to help!
Step 4
Use the space!
Once you have signed all of the necessary paperwork and given us a copy if your Environmental Health permit (if needed) you are ready to use Ihdzi’!
Step 5
Clean up and get your deposit back!
Once you are finished using the space, follow the cleaning checklist provided. Leaving the space clean helps us to ensure Ihdzi’ feels welcoming.
Step 6
Give us your feedback!
Let us know how you feel about your experience using Ihdzi’! Your feedback helps us adapt to the needs of everybody using the space