The conference will be a chance to showcase existing food security projects and develop new skills as participants work towards greater food security in Manitoba. Over two days, hands-on workshops, discussions and displays will cover such topics as do-it-yourself food skills workshops, indigenous food culture, knowledge & skills, rural/urban connections, and climate change & the food and fuel crisis.
The Manitoba Food Charter Inc. is coordinating this conference with our Manitoba Food Network partners from the Canadian Community Economic Development Network, Harvest Moon Food Group, Heifer International, Organic Food Council of Manitoba, the University of Manitoba, and the Turtle Mountain Development Corporation. The Conference is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Province of Manitoba's Health and Healthy Living, with sponsorship by the University of Winnipeg.
Should your organisation wish to get involved, display at the conference, or contribute resources or volunteer time please contact us on the conference line at 943-0823 or growinglocal@mbfoodcharter.ca.
We look forward to seeing you at the Growing Local Food Security Conference February 20 & 21, 2009.
