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Honouring the Land, Nurturing the Future
The land remembers. It holds the stories of those who have walked before us, the roots of ancient forests, the quiet wisdom of rivers that have shaped the earth for generations. At Oasis Natural Agri Science, we walk gently upon this land, honouring its past, tending to its present, and protecting its future.
Oasis Natural Agri Science is not just a place—it is a way of being, a commitment to restoring balance between people and the natural world. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge and regenerative practices, we work in harmony with the land to rebuild soil, grow nourishing food, and cultivate a community of caretakers who respect and learn from the earth.
We believe in the power of reciprocity: what we take, we give back. Our gardens and projects are designed not only to sustain us today but to ensure that future generations inherit land that is rich, thriving, and full of life.
We invite you to be part of this journey. To learn. To grow. To reconnect with the land and, in doing so, reconnect with yourself.
Vision
Vision
A world where the land is recognized as a living relative, where food is grown in harmony with nature, and where communities thrive by nurturing the earth as it nurtures them. Oasis Natural Agri Science envisions a future where Indigenous ways of knowing guide sustainable practices, where soil is rich with life, and where all people—present and future—walk in balance with the land.
We are a solution to face climate change.
Value proposition
Value proposition
At Oasis Ontario, we walk with the land, listening to its lessons and carrying its wisdom forward. Our approach is guided by a commitment to reciprocity, sustainability, and shared knowledge. Through our ACTS framework, we bridge traditional Indigenous teachings with agroecological innovation, ensuring that what we learn from the land is nurtured, shared, and carried into the future.
A : Analyze – We observe, listen, and learn from the land and its cycles, using both Indigenous knowledge and agroecological science to understand the balance of healthy ecosystems.
C : Characterize – We honour the unique identity of each environment, recognizing that every soil, plant, and organism plays a role in the greater web of life.
T : Translate & Transfer Information – We transform knowledge into action, sharing what we learn with communities, farmers, and educators so that sustainable practices can be carried forward.
S : Synergize – We bring people and the land together, weaving traditional and modern approaches into a holistic system where ecosystems, food sources, and communities thrive in harmony.
This is how we honour the land — not as something separate from us, but as a living partner in our shared future.
Mission
Mission
To honour the wisdom of the land by cultivating sustainable, regenerative ecosystems that nourish people, restore balance, and foster a deep connection between community and nature. Through Indigenous knowledge, ecological stewardship, and hands-on learning, we work to heal the earth while ensuring that future generations inherit a world rooted in abundance, respect, and care.
Who we are:
Gilles Lapointe, PhD
Chief Science Officer
Gilles obtained his doctorate from the University of Guelph, following his training in plant physiology and biochemistry at the M.Sc. level at Agriculture Canada and University Laval. He then trained in forest biotechnology at the post-doctoral level at the Laurentian Forestry Center (NRC), and at the INRA, Versailles, France. Dr. Lapointe added another University level certificate in bioinformatics from the joint effort of the University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, University of Nova Scotia, and the Genetic Disease Network (Canada).
His continued education led him to also obtain a certificate in Technology Commercialization, and trainings with the FDA and on IP for businesses while he lived in New York States.
Dr. Lapointe worked as a project manager in molecular farming biotech and in drug target discovery. He drove key reorganization and growth initiatives for biotech companies. He liaised with corporate investors and managed scientific research as well. He also owned a cross border biotech company for genetic testing. Upon his move back to Canada, he became a genetic consultant to a health and wellness company and managed to participate into a clinical trial proving the benefits of his genetic test.
He also started a high-end residential landscaping company based in Mississauga which he led for 15 years. He then became a horticultural consultant prior to becoming a production advisor and scientist in a nursery setting. He led research on sustainability, soil health, cover crops and plant health within the nursery on 15 farms and liaised between all departments of production. His work led him to become a consultant for other nurseries and farmers.
Gillesjlapointe@gmail.com
Line Lapointe,
B.Sc. agr
Agricultural Economics Advisor and Analyst
After obtaining her bachelor's degree in bioagronomy, Line worked for a few years at the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ), first as an investigator and then as an agricultural production cost analyst. She then worked as an agronomist at the Financière agricole du Québec on a disaster financial assistance program for agricultural producers. She carried out economic, budgetary and agricultural analyses of client files.
Then Line spent some fifteen years with the ministry perfecting her skills, among other things, she developed fire prevention training for farmers. She also worked as an event coordinator, preparing and coordinating province wide conferences. In this capacity, Line was responsible for the budget, team management and communications with suppliers, speakers and ministerial authorities.
In 2015, Line became an agricultural policy and economics analyst at MAPAQ, until spring 2024. During these nine years, she followed up on several production cost studies in various bio-food sectors. She also analyzed the economic and financial performance of companies in various agricultural production sectors. She also carried out agro-economic analyses in the fields of farm income security, risk management, competitiveness improvement and farm business development. Finally, she wrote a number of economic information documents on the competitiveness, profitability, revenues, production costs and financial support of Quebec farm businesses, based on agricultural production sectors, regions and business sizes.
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