BURLINGTON, ON – IKEA Canada has announced the opening of the Dish With One Spoon Kitchen at IKEA Burlington, a collaborative installation with the Woodland Cultural Centre. This space is designed to invite visitors to learn, share knowledge, and deepen their understanding of Indigenous cultures and perspectives.
Fifth Indigenous-Designed Space
The Dish With One Spoon Kitchen marks a key milestone as the fifth Indigenous-designed space and the first dedicated kitchen created by IKEA Canada. Guided by its vision to create a better everyday life for the many people, IKEA Canada continues its commitment to reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Inspired by the Dish With One Spoon teaching, the kitchen reflects principles of sharing and collective care, ensuring there is enough for all, now and for future generations.
“At IKEA Canada, reconciliation is not a one-time initiative, it’s a longstanding and ongoing journey rooted in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion,” said John Williams, ED&I Leader, IKEA Canada. “This kitchen is more than a showroom; it’s a space for conversation, learning and community. It reflects our continued dedication to listening, building meaningful relationships and taking thoughtful, lasting action alongside Indigenous partners, grounded in respect, authenticity and shared understanding.”
Co-Creation with Woodland Cultural Centre
The kitchen was co-created with the Woodland Cultural Centre to reflect authentic Indigenous perspectives and cultural integrity. The collaboration was enriched through engagement with community members from Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, including home visits that deepened IKEA co-workers’ understanding of traditions and ways of life. Inspired by these experiences, the room setting incorporates elements such as integrated hunting storage, displays of grains and seeds, and Indigenous “Life at Home” storytelling woven throughout.
“The Dish With One Spoon kitchen is an open invitation for visitors to come learn and connect with the local Indigenous peoples and hopefully inspire you to come visit us at the Woodland Cultural Centre,” said Jake Jamieson, Artistic Director, Woodland Cultural Centre. “This collaboration with IKEA Canada and the Burlington store is an excellent example of building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities, where we have the opportunity to tell our stories kinship with our neighbours in a joyful way.”
A Space for Connection and Reflection
As the heart of the home, the kitchen is a meaningful place for connection, reflection, and shared responsibility. The Dish With One Spoon Kitchen at IKEA Burlington is now open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to engage with Indigenous teachings and design.
