Caledon Farmer Joins Climate Activists in Lawsuit Against Canada Pension Plan Manager
Rav Singh began farming vegetables in Caledon five years ago after working as an environmental educator. She viewed this shift as a way to honor her family heritage. Her parents were farmers in India before immigrating to Canada, and reconnecting with the land felt like returning to her roots by growing foods her family has eaten for generations.
“I just felt really called to connect with the land on a very deep level and to grow food for people,” Singh told The Pointer.
She aimed to respect and acknowledge her ancestral ties to agriculture and ensure that people seeking culturally significant foods like okra and bitter melon would have choices comparable to more common vegetables such as tomatoes or cucumbers.
At 27, Rav Singh founded Shade of Miti, with “miti” meaning soil in both Hindi and Punjabi. The name honors her ancestors and reflects her belief that the planet’s health starts with the soil beneath our feet.
Bridging Food and Climate Justice
Farming became more than a personal journey for Singh; it evolved into a connection between food sovereignty and climate activism. She is now among four climate activists taking legal action against the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board over its environmental policies.
“I wanted to make sure that folks who were looking for ‘cultural foods’ like okra, bitter melon had the same type of choice that people have when they go to buy something like tomatoes or cucumbers.”
About Shade of Miti
- Founded by Rav Singh at age 27
- Name means “soil” in Hindi and Punjabi
- Focuses on growing culturally significant vegetables
- Emphasizes sustainability and connection to ancestral farming practices
Rav Singh’s work embodies how personal heritage and environmental justice can unite in community farming initiatives.
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