Issue Date: June 30, 2014 Solicitation Closes: August 15, 2014 Return Proposal to: Amanda Sheedy by email to programs@foodsecurecanada.org Submission Requirements: Letter of presentation and CV For more information – please visit Food Secure Canada’s website. Food Secure Canada is a pan-Canadian alliance of organizations and individuals working together to advance food security and food sovereignty through three inter-locking goals: …

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Food Fight: A discussion with Michele Simon and Robert Strang about industry tactics, food justice and strategies for action Join Dalhousie Health Professions and the Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre for a moderated public discussion with food politics and public health consultant Michele Simon and Nova Scotia’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Robert Strang public discussion on food advertising, industry …

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Co-hosted with the Food Action Research Centre (FoodARC) in collaboration with ACORN and the NS Food Security Network  Nov. 13-16, 2014 Halifax, Nova Scotia  Canada’s food movement will gather in Halifax this year for Food Secure Canada’s biennial feast of food and ideas. Over three days, people from many different walks of life who are passionate about building healthy, sustainable …

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The School of Planning is hosting a Local Food Festival to raise awareness of how a strong local food network is integral to a sustainable Halifax. The event is part of our free, student-run conference: SHIFT: Resilience.  The conference focuses on exploring the different ways cities have shown adversity and ingenuity in dealing with social, economic, political, and environmental challenges. The Food …

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The Activating Change Together for Community Food Security (ACT for CFS) project seeking two (2) part-time Research Assistants to support the Education & Training and the Evaluation Working Groups in activities described below. We are open to candidates applying for both positions.  Click here for more details.  Extended closing: Monday, June 10, 2013 @ 4 pm  

Nova Scotia Food Gathering - May 9, 2013

We’ve extended the deadline! It’s not too late to register for the NS Food Gathering. Registration closes Friday, May 3rd @ 12 noon. Bursaries are still available This conference is bringing engaging speakers, discussions, and workshops from across the province on a range of themes – everything from increasing access and equity to working within the food movement to understanding …

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Nova Scotia Food Gathering - May 9, 2013

The NS Food Gathering will bring together eaters, fishers, farmers, activists, researchers, health workers, anti-poverty advocates, civil servants, students, cooks, citizens, gardeners, and parents from across the province. A lot is happening around food in our province.  Come to learn, share your ideas, have great conversations, and leave feeling connected and ready for even more action. To learn more about …

Registration is now open for the NS Food Gathering! Read more »