Past Events
Cowichan Green Community Presents: Percy Schmeiser (Feb 5, 10)
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Cowichan Green Community Presents: Percy Schmeiser (Feb 5, 10)
THE FUTURE OF FOOD : Talk on Food Safety, GMO'S & Environmental Law with Percy Schmeiser
(Feb 6, 10)
Percy Schmeiser is a distinguished speaker, Canadian farmer and seed breeder and saver who has become famous for displaying courage and tenacity in legal battles with Monsanto. Percy has travelled the world campaigning for food safety, and for the right of farmers to save and reuse their seed. More recently Percy has spoken out against the Canadian Government's advocacy of "Terminator" seed technology. He will be speaking about GMO Pharmaceuticals, Food Safety, and Environmental Law. This event is an important milestone to raise awareness about man-made threats to our future food supply, in terms of choice, quality, quantity and human health.
Lecture: 8PM - 10:15 PM (includes networking and discussion time)
Doors open at 7PM for networking and refreshing raw food snacks catered by www.gorillafoods.com
(not included in the admission price ).
Lecture Fee: $19 per person by Feb 1, 2010, or $25 at door. 5% GST is extra.
Location: Vancouver Unity Church, 5840 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC (at 43rd avenue)
Information and Reservations: 604-437-5683
Sponsored by Biofield Solutions www.biofield.ca. Please see the website for authorized ticketsellers in the lower mainland.
From Networking to Thinking Like a Network: Strategies for Growing Local Food Security Networks
Featuring
Barbara McMillan, Community Foundations of Canada
Addressing increasingly complex social, environmental, and economic problems with limited resources challenges us to work in more creative and strategic ways. One approach that can increase impact and sustainability is the intentional use of networks. This session will explore how voluntary sector organizations can increase their effectiveness by employing strategies such as network mapping and network listening. Group discussion, practical examples, and useful tools will help participants to move beyond "networking" towards "thinking like a network".
Barbara McMillan is Community Foundations of Canada's Director of Regional Strategies, as well as National Director of Youth in Philanthropy. She has worked in grant-making and social development for over 25 years and is currently focusing on organizational development, network management and effectiveness, and fostering strategies for collaboration.
Followed by an interactive panel discussion highlighting local experiences in developing & sustaining food security networks. A timely opportunity to learn and share for community volunteers, social service organizations, faith-based groups, public health workers, community developers, p olicy-makers, and all those interested in strengthening our community-based response to ensuring a healthy and sustainable food system for all.
When and Where:
Tuesday, December 8th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eye Care Centre Auditorium, #301 - 2550 Willow Street, Vancouver, BC
Event is free but space is limited.
Please RSVP to jmyrah@bc.cancer.ca by Nov. 30
Transportation information available upon RSVP
Wheelchair Accessible
Food Secure Vancouver in a Changing World
Proactive Planning For Pending Changes
Food Secure Vancouver Study – Phase 2
Please join us for a food policy forum. The forum is free and we have room for 150 participants. Last year the registration filled up in the first week – so register early!
When and Where:
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Langara College Cafeteria at 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
To register, email your name and organization to rsvp@cshore.ca
For more information, call Barbara at (604) 215-9965
Co-sponsored by Langara College Continuing Studies
Food Connections Symposium
If you could change one thing in our food system – what would it be?
You are invited to the Food Connections Symposium to work with others to identify the most important initiatives for building a resilient regional food system.
Metro Vancouver is hosting the Food Connections Symposium to seek input on priorities for a Regional Food System Strategy, a Board priority to be completed in 2010. All sectors of the food system are invited to participate in the Food Connections Symposium. Your input is important.
When and Where:
Event: FOOD CONNECTIONS SYMPOSIUM
Date: November 25, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Executive Plaza Hotel Conference Centre - 405 North Road, Coquitlam, BC
Registration is now open. Space is limited so please register early.
Vancouver Fruit Tree Project party on Thursday!
Hi friends, you are invited to our harvest wrap up party this Thursday, Nov. 12th.
Please come and show your support; have some snacks, and possibly win a fabulous door prize! This year's party we will be celebrating even harder, to mark our 10 year anniversary in operation and our success: we donated more fruit than any other year - by far!
When and Where:
Thursday, Nov. 12th
Rhizome Cafe, 317 E. Broadway, Vancouver, BC
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Suggested $3 donation at the door but no one turned away.
Erin Kastner
Board of Directors
Vancouver Fruit Tree Project
104-1455 Napier St.
Vancouver, BC V5L 2M6
Tel: 604-872-5591
www.vancouverfruittree.com
