about Lindsay

Lindsay Beaulieu is a proud Cree/Métis woman currently living in Red Deer, Alberta (Wâwâskêsiw sîpiy), with her matriarchal roots in Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan (Moshtosh Owâpâsihk), Canoe Lake Cree Nation (Nêhiyaw Opâsihk), and the Red River Métis Nation. She is a dedicated advocate for Indigenous sovereignty through food, language, and ceremony. With over 20 years of experience in agriculture—including greenhouse production, livestock, and organic gardening—she has played a key role in food security initiatives and entrepreneurship.

Lindsay is the Project Assistant with Sacred Earth Solar, supporting community projects that align with Indigenous values and advance self-sufficiency. Growing up in Northern Alberta, where access to food and resources was often uncertain, shaped her lifelong mission to foster self-sufficiency and cultural resilience.

In 2017, Lindsay co-founded the award-winning I Love Microgreens Urban Farm—a grassroots, family-run venture that developed a hydroponic-hybrid farming system using minimal water while strengthening local food networks. She also created a compost recycling program to improve soil health in partnership with local farmers. Her choice to grow in soil reflected both her cultural values and deep knowledge of organic farming.  In late 2024, she sold her farming system to the Red Deer Food Bank, where her indoor farm now supports their social enterprise, reinforcing her dedication to food security. In addition to this partnership, she worked with Green Iglu in 2023 to build a 40-foot geodesic growing dome, ensuring fresh food year-round and providing a training center for those wanting to learn about gardening.

Beyond agriculture, Lindsay leads initiatives that bridge culture and business. She founded the Sohkitwhew Circle through the FEAD (Female Entrepreneur Agri-Food Development) program, equipping Indigenous women with tools to indigenize their businesses and advocate for sovereignty through storytelling, networking, and education. As Community Engagement Coordinator with the Urban Indigenous Voices Society, she helped develop partnerships that strengthened Red Deer’s urban Indigenous community. She also serves as Co-Chair of ReThink Red Deer, supporting urban agriculture and environmental projects, including the Common Ground Project, where Indigenous youth designed and managed a Medicine Wheel Garden. This initiative not only fostered leadership but our youth also brought Elders into the gardens to share traditional teachings. Through her involvement with ReThink Red Deer she is privileged to be involved in the Piper Creek Project, a decade-long agricultural restoration effort aimed at revitalizing the land’s natural ecosystems. 

As a lifelong learner, Lindsay continues to expand her knowledge in business, advocacy, and Indigenous practices. She has spoken on panels, hosted workshops, and appeared on podcasts to share her expertise in farming, food security, and language revitalization.

Committed to empowering Indigenous communities, Lindsay blends traditional knowledge with modern solutions, creating ethical spaces for collaboration and growth. She envisions a future where Indigenous-led food sovereignty and renewable energy build strong, self-sufficient communities for generations to come.