2pm - 03pm EST

Join us in this FSN teleconference to learn about approaches to municipal food policy across Canada, and how those approaches can be applied in your community.

In June 2013 a report titled Municipal Food Policy Entrepreneurs: A preliminary analysis of how Canadian cities and regional districts are involved in food system change was released by the Toronto Food Policy Council, Vancouver Food Policy Council, and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute. In a cross-Canada survey, they found that 64 local and regional municipalities are working to improve the food system, using a mix of municipal policies, programs and civil-society interventions. Joanne Bays will present the results of the report, highlighting the role municipalities can play in advancing local food systems in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Presenter: Joanne Bays, National Manager Farm to Cafeteria Canada and Vancouver Food Policy Council member.

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1:00 - 2:30 pm EST

“Evaluation of Food Security Initiatives: A Dialogue” is the first webinar in a two-part series delivered jointly by the Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada (CDPAC), the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and the First Nations and Inuit Branch of Health Canada.

This webinar provides and opportunity for learning, dialogue and exchange about 'what works' in food security evaluation, and will highlight the resource entitled "Evaluating Outcomes of Community Food Actions: A Guide" (the Guide), developed by PHAC, in collaboration with Health Canada.

Participants will hear from and ask questions to expert speakers on a range of issues including:

1. An introduction to evaluation of food security initiatives;
2. An overview of the resource entitled, "Evaluating Outcomes of Community Food Actions: A Guide" (the Guide);
3. Introduction to Community Food Centres Canada, including their food security evaluation initiatives and resources (more...);
4. Discussion of 'what works' across initiatives, groups, and settings.

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Thursday, February 6, 2014
1-2 pm ET (noon-1 pm CT)

Join us for presentations by Reverend Elizabeth Metcalfe and Shantu Mano of Greater Edmonton Alliance, moderated by Elizabeth Lange, of St. Francis Xavier University!

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About A Vision of Flipping the Iceberg of Power: The Greater Edmonton Alliance faces big land and big oil, Alberta

Edmonton is a city of more than 800,000 people in central Alberta, located in the Canadian Prairies. This city-wide alliance is made up of nearly 40 different institutions, including faith groups, unions, community organizations and local businesses. In recent years it has advocated successfully for affordable housing, positive changes in care for the elderly and the creation of a comprehensive local food strategy. Its members encourage people to engage in the public decision-making process and to hold government and market sector leaders accountable to citizens. The alliance helps strengthen member organizations by providing training at the local, regional and national levels.

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Shantu Mano describes the process of building a credible grassroots organization in one of Canada's largest cities.

Event Contact

Deb Markley
Center for Rural Entrepreneurship
919-932-7762
deb@e2mail.org
http://ruralwealth.org/page/webinars-1