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Understanding Food Sovereignty and Policy Through a Community Lens: Food Systems in Rural and Indigenous Canada

rplc, rdi, brandon university2pm to 3pm Central Time

The concept of food sovereignty and its connections with diverse rural and Indigenous communities have, until very recently, been underappreciated and unrecognized in government policy. This webinar reviews the concept of food sovereignty and its history, central tenets and contentions. Challenges with institutionalizing food sovereignty are considered, including the challenges in and contributions by diverse rural and Indigenous communities. 

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The current development of A Food Policy for Canada and the case of Nishnawbe Aski Nations are presented as opportunities to apply rural and Indigenous lenses to questions about how principles of food sovereignty might be recognized and supported by public policy. Policy recommendations that reflect food sovereignty principles and rural and Indigenous priorities are suggested with a focus on the need for democratic engagement, attention to place and power, and value driven actions for food providers, people and nature. Finally, action-oriented, community-driven future research related to the articulation, operationalization and measurement of food sovereignty is proposed.

Transitioning to the New Rural Cannabis Economy

rplc, rdi, brandon university2pm to 3pm Central Time

June 19th, 2018 marks a historic day in Canada – it’s when the Senate approved Bill C-45, The Cannabis Act. The act states that recreational cannabis will officially be legal to cultivate, produce, distribute, retail and consume on October 17th 2018. With four months to prepare for legalization, provinces and local governments appear to be scrambling to create policy that aligns with the legal Federal requirements.

Up until now cannabis has played an important, but hidden role in the socioeconomic fabric of southern rural regions of British Columbia. As B.C. rural areas prepare to address the incoming act, there is a recognized challenge posed by the lack of available best practices resulting from the sector’s newly legalized status. There is both a need to understand social implications related to cannabis legalization, and a desire to advance economic opportunities of this emerging industry.

Register for Transitioning to the New Rural Cannabis Economy

Resource-tasked governments who are required to respond to this momentous policy change within tight timelines, and with many unknowns, such as long-term consequences of cannabis legalization, are lacking policy innovation. To date, provinces and local governments are mostly adopting existing policy (such as that for alcohol and tobacco) and applying it to cannabis. This strategy is problematic for a variety of reasons that will be discussed in the webinar. Results from a preliminary data gathering exercise that elicited rural residents’ opinions of legalization will also be shared. 

Ultimately, my research project aims to explore the socioeconomic impacts of legalization, focusing on the challenges and opportunities unique to rural areas of British Columbia

Director of Volunteer & Training Programs

Winnipeg Harvest is a fast-paced and energetic workplace with employees that care about the work that we do and the communities that we serve. As a not-for-profit, community-based organization, our goal is to collect and share surplus food with people who are hungry and to offer training opportunities to help people step up and out of poverty. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate the need for food banks in our community.

Deadline: 
23 Sep 2018
Region: 
Manitoba

Community Engagement Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Engagement Manager (CEM) strengthens and demonstrates IRCOM’s values and objectives by managing its volunteer engagement initiatives and community programs. The CEM provides leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of special projects and initiatives through an integrated multi-disciplinary team approach. By cultivating relationships, overseeing programs, and sharing information within and beyond IRCOM, the CEM promotes a positive public image of newcomers.

Deadline: 
26 Sep 2018
Phone: 
2049438765
E-mail: 
admin@ircom.ca
Website: 
http://www.ircom.ca/
Region: 
Manitoba

ASP Lead Program Support Worker (LPSW)

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (ASP)
Lead Program Support Worker
September 2018, Full time, permanent position

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the After School Program (ASP) Co-Managers, the ASP Lead Program Support Worker (LPSW) is a skilled and competent individual committed to IRCOM’s mission and mandate. The LPSW will assist Managers and staff in the development and implementation of high-quality programs to improve educational, social, recreational and integration experiences and outcomes for newcomer children and youth.

Deadline: 
17 Sep 2018
Region: 
Manitoba

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