Located right in Toronto, Nishdish is a restaurant that delivers Indigenous products to its locals at an affordable price. It is a quick and casual service eatery that has a plethora of options for lunch, dinner, brunch, and it even has catering services for events. The highlighting element of the cost-friendly restaurant is that it sources as many ingredients as it can from Indigenous communities and businesses.
On top of its delicious food, Nishdish has books throughout the shop that tell tales of its heritage -- this includes the tale of the Three Sisters, Two Row Wampum Belt, gardening, and the Ojibway language. It is the place to be to explore Indigenous foods, culture, and community.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Indigenous Sourcing
- Exploration of how businesses can create partnerships with Indigenous communities and businesses to source ingredients and materials.
- Cultural Education Restaurants
- Development of restaurants that integrate cultural and educational elements to promote community and cultural learning.
- Affordable Indigenous Dining
- Increase in affordable dining options that prioritize Indigenous ingredients and promote Indigenous culture.
Sectors Adopting This
- Food and Beverage
- Exploration of how restaurants can incorporate Indigenous ingredients and partner with Indigenous producers to create unique and sustainable dining experiences.
- Tourism
- Development of Indigenous tourism experiences that prioritize cultural exchange and education through food and dining experiences.
- Education
- Incorporation of Indigenous culture and history into school and university curriculums to promote cultural learning and understanding.
