Two thought-provoking public forums are happening this week in St. John's and Corner Brook to make the connection between global and local food security. Get the global picture from Robert Fox, Executive Director of Oxfam Canada and then hear about local issues from Kristie Jameson (Executive Director of the Food Security Network NL) in St. John's and Chan Wiseman (Chair of Newfoundland and Labrador Young Farmers' Forum) in Corner Brook.
Robert Fox will speak about the famine in East Africa and what needs to happen if we are to ensure this famine is the last famine.
Kristie Jameson and Chan Wiseman will talk about what needs to be done to address issues of food security in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Future of Food: Ending Hunger Globally, Sourcing Food Locally
St. John's
When: Wednesday, October 19 Time: 7:30 p.m. Where: Petro-Canada Hall, MUN School of Music, St. John's
With guest speakers:
- Kristie Jameson, Executive Director of the Food Security Network NL
- Robert Fox, Executive Director of Oxfam Canada
All are welcome. Free admission. Sponsored by Oxfam Canada, Food Security Network NL, and MUN Students' Union.
For more information phone 753-2202 or check out the Facebook event.
The Future of Food: Ending Hunger Globally, Sourcing Food Locally
Corner Brook
When: Thursday, October 20 Time: 7:30 p.m. Where: Arts and Science Building, AS 328, Grenfell Campus
With guest speakers:
- Chan Wiseman, Chair of Young Farmers' Forum
- Robert Fox, Executive Director of Oxfam Canada
All are welcome. Free admission. Sponsored by Oxfam Canada, Environmental Policy Institute and Young Farmers Forum.
For more information phone 753 2202 or 637 4931 or check out the Grenfell Campus news release.
