Past Events

FoodARC hosts and supports diverse events to share research results, have meaningful conversations, and support learning. For more information about past events, including descriptions and any associated resources, please click on the event title below.

2019 Events

january

wed09jan11:00 amwed8:30 pmBuilding Capacity for Reconciliation: Transforming Teaching and Learning through Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing)A half-day workshop followed by a free public lecture by Elder Albert Marshall and Dr. Cheryl Bartlett

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2018 Events

may

thu17may1:30 pmthu4:30 pmThe Community-Campus Engagement Canada – Halifax Roundtable

wed30may12:15 pmwed2:00 pmThesis Defence by Felicia Newell at FoodARC

june

tue05jun12:00 pmtue1:00 pmExploring why community-based research is an important mechanism for societal changeCBRC’s Webinar Series

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2017 Events

january

wed11jan10:00 amwed3:00 pmPathways to Healthy, Local and Sustainable Food in our Institutions

march

thu02mar9:00 amthu1:00 pmCan Nova Scotians Eat Healthy? Launch of the 2015 Participatory Food Costing Report

may

sat20may9:30 amsat2:00 pmSouth Shore Community Gathering

june

sat10jun9:00 amsat5:00 pmKings County Food Summit

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2016 Events

march

wed02mar9:00 amwed4:00 pmBuilding Self Reliance: Pathways to Healthy, Local and Sustainable Food in our Institutions

october

thu13oct(oct 13)9:00 amsun16(oct 16)3:00 pmSessions by Stream: Resetting The Table 2016Food Secure Canada 9th National Assembly

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2015 Events

january

thu15jan9:00 amthu12:00 amNova Scotia Youth and Food Networking Event

march

fri20mar9:00 amfri11:00 amOur Food System Panel at FoodARC

june

thu18jun(jun 18)9:00 amfri19(jun 19)12:00 pmMake Food Matter Advocacy and Action Workshops - Session 1Session I: Effective Communication and Taking Social Action – A Social Labs Approach

august

sat15aug(aug 15)5:30 pmsun16(aug 16)7:00 pm5th International Critical Dietetics Conference

october

thu01oct9:00 amthu12:00 pmMake Food Matter Advocacy and Action Workshops - Session 2Session II: Learning from our Actions

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2014 Events

february

thu20feb6:30 pmthu8:30 pmFacing Our Own Discrimination: What role does food play in healthy communities?Café Scientifique

march

mon24mar9:30 ammon3:30 pmPolicy 101: Community Action Workshop

tue25mar9:30 amtue11:00 amCan Nova Scotians afford to eat healthy? Presentation and Discussion

may

tue27may2:00 pmtue8:00 pmOur Food, Our Community, Our VoiceShelburne SEEDS invites you to join us

june

tue17jun6:30 amtue8:30 pmWhat role does food play in a healthy Pictou County?Café Scientifique

october

mon06oct(oct 6)12:00 pmthu16(oct 16)1:00 pmMSVU Meal Exchange Chapter participates in a Virtual Classroom with David Suzuki, J.B. MacKinnon and more!

november

thu06nov10:30 amthu11:00 amThe release of Making Food Matter: Strategies for Activating Change Together report

thu13nov(nov 13)9:00 amsun16(nov 16)4:00 pmWaves of Change: Sustainable Food for All - Food Secure Canada’s 8th National AssemblyCo-hosted by Food Secure Canada & FoodARC

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2013 Events

march

mon04mar1:00 pmmon2:30 pmReport Launch of UN Canada Mission on Right to Food

tue12mar1:00 pmtue3:00 pmHow do we reconcile the true costs of food (social, environmental & economic) with affordable price?

wed20mar10:00 pmwed4:00 pmTalk – Understand – Resolve – Move: The Role of the Charitable Food Sector in Community Food Security

thu21mar6:00 pmthu8:00 pmFood for Thought – Local and Global Issues of Food Security and AccessCafé Scientifique

fri22mar9:30 amfri11:00 amPolicy Webinar: Building Alliances to Achieve a Healthy, Sustainable and Just Food System in Nova Scotia

may

thu09may10:00 amthu10:30 amCan Nova Scotians afford to eat healthy? 2012 Participatory Food Costing ReportFindings from 2012 Nova Scotia Participatory Food Costing

thu09may(may 9)7:00 pmsat11(may 11)3:00 pmThe Nova Scotia Food Gathering

june

tue11jun9:00 amtue12:00 pmGraphic Recording Workshop

october

wed16oct9:00 amwed10:30 amFoodARC Open House: Food Security Research Inspiring ChangePart of MSVU Research Remixed 2013

wed16oct6:30 pmwed8:30 pmFilm Screening: Occupy LoveCelebrate World Food Day!

november

wed13nov9:30 amwed12:30 pmBrunch and Learn: Food Security in Nova ScotiaHealth Promotion Clearinghouse Determinants of Health

wed13nov6:00 pmwed8:00 pmThe Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) Presents: A Session on Breastfeeding Supports in NS

december

mon09dec3:00 pmmon4:30 pmBuilding links between community and university researchers in Participatory Action Research: Lessons for addressing ethical issues in researchCFICE Webinar on Ethics

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2012 Events

february

mon27feb9:00 ammon12:00 pmVandana Shiva visits Mount Saint Vincent UniversityDr. Vandana Shiva & Guests: A Feast of Conversation about Women, Men and Food

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2011 Events

may

tue10may10:00 amtue11:00 amCan Nova Scotians Afford to Eat Healthy? 2010 Food Costing ReportFindings from 2010 Nova Scotia Participatory Food Costing

april

tue12aprAll DayOutcome Mapping WorkshopApril 12-14, 2011:

2010 Events

august

tue17aug(aug 17)9:00 amthu19(aug 19)1:00 pmCURA: Activating Policy Change for Community Food Security Gathering 2010