26/08/2026
We are deeply grateful to the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands and the National Endowment for the Humanities for awarding Fireburn Heritage a $25,000 grant to support the production of *Food, Fire & Freedom*.
This documentary will preserve and share the stories, traditions, and cultural significance of Virgin Islands foodways. We also extend our gratitude to the elders, farmers, cooks, historians, and community members whose knowledge and voices will help bring this important story to life.
Thank you to the Virgin Islands Source for sharing the news! Read the full article below. 🇻🇮
Fireburn Heritage has received a $25,000 grant to produce a short documentary exploring how food, farming, bush medicine and culinary traditions have helped sustain Virgin Islands communities and shape the territory’s cultural identity.