FSN Teleconferences
About FSN teleconferences: Participants call in to a free number which connects them to the presenter and the other participants. Before the teleconference FSN emails call-in instructions as well as a PDF presentation to follow along with on your own computer.
1. FSN Teleconference: Local Food in Canadian Schools, Campuses and Health Care Facilities
When: Tuesday, January 28 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (NST) Cost: Free
Join us to learn about a recent survey of institutions about local food across Canada. In 2012 Farm to Cafeteria Canada conducted the first nationwide survey of activities taken by Canadian schools, universities and colleges, and healthcare facilities to provide local food. The purpose was to better understand the activities underway within these settings, the barriers to and impact of such activities, and the types of assistance needed to propel activities forward. The results were released in the October 2013 report Local Foods: Canadian schools, campuses, and health care facilities speak up. Mary McKenna will present the results of the report, highlighting the activities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Presenter: Mary McKenna, PhD, RD, is a Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Fredericton and a Registered Dietitian. She is one of the authors of the Farm to Cafeteria Canada report.
To register online visit FSN’s Teleconference Page.
2. FSN Teleconference: Municipal Food Policy in Canada and NL
When: Wednesday, January 29 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (NST) Cost: Free
Join us 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.
To register online visit FSN’s Teleconference Page.
3. FSN Teleconference: Kelp in the Garden
When: Wednesday, February 5 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (NST) Cost: Free
Brian Yager, The Natural Gardener, will be sharing some of his wisdom about using kelp (seaweed) as a natural soil conditioner in home vegetable gardens. Find out how to sustainably harvest and use kelp like generations before us have done for their gardens. Check out this Root Cellars Rock post to learn more about the topic in advance of the teleconference.
Presenters: Brian Yager, farmer/gardener for The Natural Gardener in Ferryland; "Helping plants grow with kelp soil conditioners"
To register online visit FSN’s Teleconference Page.
4. FSN Teleconference: School Garden Programs
When: Tuesday, February 25 Time: 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm (NST) Cost: Free
Join us to learn about school gardening programs and their potential for educational enhancement and health promotion within schools and communities. This teleconference will describe what school gardening programs are, their benefits, and best practices for hosting them. Inspiring case studies from existing school gardening programs across the province will be shared. Educators, school administration, parents and the general public are welcome to attend!
Presenters: Sarah Ferber, Food Security Network NL (FSN) and Emily Doyle, PhD Candidate Memorial University Community Health
To register online visit FSN’s Teleconference Page.
4. FSN Teleconference: Early Childhood Centre Garden Programs
When: Wednesday, February 26 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (NST) Cost: Free
Join us to learn about early childhood gardening programs and their potential for educational enhancement and health promotion within early childhood centres and communities. This teleconference will describe what early childhood gardening programs are, their benefits, and best practices for hosting them. Inspiring case studies from existing gardening programs across the province will be shared. Educators, early childhood centre administration, parents and the general public are welcome to attend! Attendance of this teleconference can be counted towards AECENL professional development requirements.
Presenters: Sarah Ferber, Food Security Network NL (FSN) and Emily Doyle, PhD Candidate Memorial University Community Health
To register online visit FSN’s Teleconference Page.
Other Educational Events
1. Webinar: Resetting the Table: A People's Food Policy for Canada
When: Thursday, January 9 Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (NST) Cost: Free
Part one of the Securing Canada's Food System Webinar Series, Hosted by the Nutrition Resource Centre (NRC) of the Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA).
The people’s Food Policy is the first-ever national food policy to be developed by the food movement in Canada – a network of organisations and individuals seeking to build a healthy, just and and ecological food system for Canada. This webinar will Share the progress of this initiative since its release in 2011 and reflect on the implications for Ontario’s food system and nutrition professionals across the province. Presenter Amanda Sheedy is a project manager at Food Secure Canada. Amanda coordinated the People’s Food Policy Project, supporting a citizen-led process that drew on conversations with 3,500 Canadians about the food system they want.
To register visit: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/
2. Webinar: Stories of Using Evidence to Inform Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Practice & Programs
When: Wednesday, January 15 Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm (NST) Cost: Free
Co-hosted by the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and CHNET Works! this Fireside Chat (webinar) will feature three of the case stories: • Effective Interventions to Prevent Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancies: A Rapid Review of the Literature • Rural HealtheSteps: Exercise Rx • Cook it Up! Community-based Cooking Program for at Risk-Youth
For more information or to sign up visit: http://chnet-works.ca/index.
3. Webinar: Household Food Insecurity in Canada
When: Thursday, January 16 Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (NST) Cost: Free
Hosted by Food Secure Canada: Come learn about PROOF a 5-year program of research to identify policy options to reduce household food insecurity with Valerie Tarasuk and Catherine Mae. Learn what national household survey data can reveal and priority actions to take after.
To learn more and to register visit: http://foodsecurecanada.org/
4. Presentation: Building Collaborative Efforts for Food Security in Remote Canadian Aboriginal Communities
When: Friday, January 17 Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Where: Lecture Theatre B, Health Sciences Centre, St. John's
Presentation by Rebecca Schiff, PhD, Assistant Professor (Aboriginal Health), MUN. Part of the ‘People’s Health Matters’ Community and Humanities Seminar Series.
5. Webinar: Innovative Marketing Opportunities in Atlantic Canada
When: Tuesday, January 21 Time: 8:30 pm (NST) Cost: $10 (free for ACORN Members)
Hosted by ACORN (Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network). Planning for next season and interested in expanding production? Interested in new and innovative ways to market the food you produce? ACORN's Organic Transition Service presents their next webinar featuring Andre Leblanc of FoodTender.com and Elizabeth Smith of My Maritime Market. Each speaker will present on their innovative businesses working to promote local products and reach new customers in Atlantic Canada. This webinar is free for ACORN members and $10 for non-members.
For more information about ACORN membership, please see here. You will need access to a computer and phone during the session, but highspeed internet is not required. To register, please contact Tara at transition@acornorganic.org.
