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Sustenance Festival Activities
Le Chou Senior's Harvest Bounty
2013 Urban Farming Forum - Call for Session Proposals
Vancouver Urban Farming Society Survey
Britannia School Garden Harvest
Urban Agriculture - Expression of Interest
Le Chou Intergenerational Garden
Britannia School Garden 2013
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Interested in food security in Grandview Woodlands? Interested in creating community food programs? - Would you like to join the Grandview Woodland Food Connection Advisory Committee? This committee meets approximately every two months and helps set the strategic directions for the GWFC. This is a great opportunity to get involved in community food programming. Contact the GWFC - 604-718-5895
Canning equipment available to borrow. The GWFC has two canning kits available for community use. Includes 21 quart canner, canning rack, jar lifter, funnel, lid lifter, and bubble remover. No cost. Contact the GWFC - 604-718-5895
Events
1. SUSTENANCE FESTIVAL
2 NEW PEOPLE / FIRST PEOPLE'S: SHARINGS HARMONIZING DANCE, MUSIC, ART AND RITUAL
3. WHO GETS SUSTENANCE? A COMMUNITY FORUM ON DIGNIFIED FOOD ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR ALL PEOPLE
4. HOUSING AND HUNGER IN BC: A SYMPOSIUM LINKING LIVED EXPERIENCE, POLICY, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMMING
5. BRITANNIA BULK BUYING
Workshops
1. GWFC FOOD WORKSHOPS
2. HOW TO MAKE KIMCHI
3. CANNING AND PRESERVING
4. FRESH CHOICE KITCHENS WORKSHOPS - COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP, FOOD SAFE, FIRST AID
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1. HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCHOOL GRANTS
2. THINK AND EAT GREEN SCHOOL GRANTS
3. VANCOUVER COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS - FOOD SYSTEMS
Events
1. SUSTENANCE FESTIVAL
The 2013 Sustenance Festival, celebrating its 5th year, will include more than two dozen fun and interactive community events and a thoughtful art exhibit spurring dialogue about how individuals and communities can work together to strengthen our environment and our local food system. Join us and become part of the solution, because together and only together - will we create a Bright Green Future for our children.
October 8 through 22
Visit the Sustenance Festival website for a full listing of all the events and activities.
OCT 16th WORLD FOOD DAY: GOOD FOOD FOR ALL – EXPLORING HOW THE RIGHT TO FOOD CAN SHAPE OUR POLICIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Oct 16th, 6-8:30pm at the Roundhouse Community Centre.
The event will explore how we can work together towards a transition to a food system based on the right to food. Presentations and discussion will focus on how public policy and community-based food organizations can contribute to a more just and sustainable food system. The event is free but spots will go fast so go togood-food-for-all.eventbrite.ca to register.
As part of Sustenance Festival, the Grandview Woodland Food Connection is pleased to present the following two engaging events.
2 NEW PEOPLE / FIRST PEOPLE'S: SHARINGS HARMONIZING DANCE, MUSIC, ART AND RITUAL
Join us in this unique exploration of indigenous perspectives on sustenance and food security through dance, music, art and ritual. Kathara Pilipino Indigenous Arts along with artist Bert Monterona and First Nations Raven Spirit Dance together host a dance performance and interactive dance workshop exploring our human relationship to food and nature along with a sharing and making of indigenous traditional dishes.
Sat. Oct 12. 2 – 4pm
Britannia Community Centre, Upstairs Canuck Family Education Centre
1655 William St (Off Grandview Park)
Suggested Donation $10 – $15
Food Included
Info: 604-718-5895
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/225802027583538/
Mark November 20, 2013 in your calendar and share this invitation with your colleagues and networks. Please post the Symposium on your organization’s event calendar. To receive updates about the Symposium, sign up for our mailing list here: http://eepurl.com/DdFo9.
5. BRITANNIA BULK BUYING
Workshops
Sunday, Oct. 20, 7- 9pm
Britannia Community Centre
Cost: $12
EIGHTFOLD EATS: GLUTEN AND SUGAR-FREE BAKING
FOODSAFE LEVEL 1
Come learn the basics about safe food handling in a friendly classroom environment. This is a provincially recognized course taught by qualified instructors. It is suitable for individuals who have a grade 8 or higher reading comprehension level. The cost to participate is on a sliding scale from $50.00 – $95.00 (pay what you can). To register, please contact Christopher Langer atchristopherl@foodbank.bc.ca or 604-216-3073.
Saturday, October 19, 2013 – 9:00am to 5:00pm
Location: 1150 Raymur Ave, Vancouver
FIRE SAFETY AND FIRST AID
This 1-day workshop for community kitchen (CK) leaders & participants consists of 2 components. Vancouver Fire Fighters will facilitate “Save Somebody’s Life” & afterwards Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services will come & offer “Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Training”. Participants must attend both components for the day. The cost to participate is $45.00. To register please contact Christopher Langer atchristopherl@foodbank.bc.ca or 604-216-3073.
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2 NEW PEOPLE / FIRST PEOPLE'S: SHARINGS HARMONIZING DANCE, MUSIC, ART AND RITUAL
3. WHO GETS SUSTENANCE? A COMMUNITY FORUM ON DIGNIFIED FOOD ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR ALL PEOPLE
4. HOUSING AND HUNGER IN BC: A SYMPOSIUM LINKING LIVED EXPERIENCE, POLICY, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMMING
5. BRITANNIA BULK BUYING
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1. GWFC FOOD WORKSHOPS
2. HOW TO MAKE KIMCHI
3. CANNING AND PRESERVING
4. FRESH CHOICE KITCHENS WORKSHOPS - COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP, FOOD SAFE, FIRST AID
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Funding
1. HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCHOOL GRANTS
2. THINK AND EAT GREEN SCHOOL GRANTS
3. VANCOUVER COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS - FOOD SYSTEMS
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The 2013 Sustenance Festival, celebrating its 5th year, will include more than two dozen fun and interactive community events and a thoughtful art exhibit spurring dialogue about how individuals and communities can work together to strengthen our environment and our local food system. Join us and become part of the solution, because together and only together - will we create a Bright Green Future for our children.
October 8 through 22
Visit the Sustenance Festival website for a full listing of all the events and activities.
OCT 16th WORLD FOOD DAY: GOOD FOOD FOR ALL – EXPLORING HOW THE RIGHT TO FOOD CAN SHAPE OUR POLICIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Oct 16th, 6-8:30pm at the Roundhouse Community Centre.
The event will explore how we can work together towards a transition to a food system based on the right to food. Presentations and discussion will focus on how public policy and community-based food organizations can contribute to a more just and sustainable food system. The event is free but spots will go fast so go togood-food-for-all.eventbrite.ca to register.
As part of Sustenance Festival, the Grandview Woodland Food Connection is pleased to present the following two engaging events.
Join us in this unique exploration of indigenous perspectives on sustenance and food security through dance, music, art and ritual. Kathara Pilipino Indigenous Arts along with artist Bert Monterona and First Nations Raven Spirit Dance together host a dance performance and interactive dance workshop exploring our human relationship to food and nature along with a sharing and making of indigenous traditional dishes.
Sat. Oct 12. 2 – 4pm
Britannia Community Centre, Upstairs Canuck Family Education Centre
1655 William St (Off Grandview Park)
Suggested Donation $10 – $15
Food Included
Info: 604-718-5895
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/225802027583538/
3. WHO GETS SUSTENANCE? A COMMUNITY FORUM ON DIGNIFIED FOOD ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR ALL PEOPLE
Join our community forum on healthy food access and the sharing of preliminary research being conducted through the Social PLanning and Research Council of BC (SPARC) with residents of Vancouver’s Grandview Woodland neighbourhood and Bella Coola. Participants in this study are being asked to share their ideas and experiences so we can better understand the barriers to dignified access to healthy food by underserved groups. We also want to learn how to overcome those barriers and what underserved people are doing now to eat better. Come share your thoughts on how to improve food access and equity in our communities.
Sat. Oct 19. 2 – 4pm
Britannia Community Centre, Upstairs Canuck Family Education Centre
Free Event. Food Provided
Info: 604-718-5895
4. HOUSING AND HUNGER IN BC: A SYMPOSIUM LINKING LIVED EXPERIENCE, POLICY, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMMING
Nov 20, 2013
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, BC
You’re invited to a special day-long symposium exploring the connection between social housing and food security on November 20, 2013 in Richmond, BC. Housing and Hunger in BC: A symposium linking lived experience, policy, research and programming is presented by BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA) in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health and the Food Security in Social Housing Working Group. Our long-term goal is to facilitate systemic change by identifying housing policies, programs, infrastructure, and design that will improve and sustain food security for social housing tenants.
The Symposium is a special, stand-alone component of BCNPHA’s Annual Non-Profit Housing Conference (Nov 18-20). Symposium sessions will explore a broad range of topics, weaving together research, practice, and lived experience. Registration for the Symposium opens on August 15th.
Sponsorship for this initiative has been generously provided by the Real Estate Foundation of BC, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Metro Vancouver.
Join our community forum on healthy food access and the sharing of preliminary research being conducted through the Social PLanning and Research Council of BC (SPARC) with residents of Vancouver’s Grandview Woodland neighbourhood and Bella Coola. Participants in this study are being asked to share their ideas and experiences so we can better understand the barriers to dignified access to healthy food by underserved groups. We also want to learn how to overcome those barriers and what underserved people are doing now to eat better. Come share your thoughts on how to improve food access and equity in our communities.
Sat. Oct 19. 2 – 4pm
Britannia Community Centre, Upstairs Canuck Family Education Centre
Free Event. Food Provided
Info: 604-718-5895
4. HOUSING AND HUNGER IN BC: A SYMPOSIUM LINKING LIVED EXPERIENCE, POLICY, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMMING
Nov 20, 2013
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, BC
You’re invited to a special day-long symposium exploring the connection between social housing and food security on November 20, 2013 in Richmond, BC. Housing and Hunger in BC: A symposium linking lived experience, policy, research and programming is presented by BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA) in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health and the Food Security in Social Housing Working Group. Our long-term goal is to facilitate systemic change by identifying housing policies, programs, infrastructure, and design that will improve and sustain food security for social housing tenants.
The Symposium is a special, stand-alone component of BCNPHA’s Annual Non-Profit Housing Conference (Nov 18-20). Symposium sessions will explore a broad range of topics, weaving together research, practice, and lived experience. Registration for the Symposium opens on August 15th.
Sponsorship for this initiative has been generously provided by the Real Estate Foundation of BC, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Metro Vancouver.
Mark November 20, 2013 in your calendar and share this invitation with your colleagues and networks. Please post the Symposium on your organization’s event calendar. To receive updates about the Symposium, sign up for our mailing list here: http://eepurl.com/DdFo9.
5. BRITANNIA BULK BUYING
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Workshops
1. GWFC FOOD WORKSHOPS
MINDFULNESS TEA: HOW TO EAT YOUR WAY OUT OF STRESS
Stress stops the process of eating and digesting. You can use the process of eating to communicate to your body, letting it know that it can relax. You get to enjoy every bite of a variety of delicious food as you take in and acknowledge the sublime view of the exquisite table, the royalty of all who accompany it and slowly uncover the sumptuous offering with its layers of gifts to our senses.
Sunday, Oct. 20, 7- 9pm
Britannia Community Centre
Cost: $12
EIGHTFOLD EATS: GLUTEN AND SUGAR-FREE BAKING
This workshop includes a baking demo on how to bake gluten, sugar free & diabetic safe; a discussion on macrobiotics and the truth about alternative sweeteners; and a section on body cleanses and supplements. You will also get great tips on cooking, handouts, FOOD, exclusive recipes and of course a chance to ask questions. Mike Robinson (Registered Holistic Nutritionist) is the owner and head baker at Eightfold Eats Inc. http://www.eightfoldeats.com
Wed. Oct 16, 6:30-9:00pm
Britannia Community Centre
Cost: $15
2. HOW TO MAKE KIMCHI
When: Saturday, Oct 12, 2013 1-4pm
Where: Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver BC
$49
It’s spicy! It’s stinky! It’s spectacular!
Rated one of the world’s healthiest foods by Health magazine in 2008. Kimchi’s probiotic bacteria (lactobacilli) are good for both your gastrointestinal and immune systems – and adds a tasty kick to a variety of meals. Led by www.culinaryadventures.co founder Gloria Chang who learned how to make kimchi from her Korean mother, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to make your own Baechu Kimchi (napa cabbage) to take home and ferment at home, and a fresh Kimchi salad you’ll get to taste in class. No experience necessary! Limited to 15 participants. *A workshop on how to COOK with kimchi will follow in November. Details coming soon.
RSVP here: kimchi.eventbrite.ca
3. CANNING AND PRESERVING
Wed. Oct 16, 6:30-9:00pm
Britannia Community Centre
Cost: $15
2. HOW TO MAKE KIMCHI
When: Saturday, Oct 12, 2013 1-4pm
Where: Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver BC
$49
It’s spicy! It’s stinky! It’s spectacular!
Rated one of the world’s healthiest foods by Health magazine in 2008. Kimchi’s probiotic bacteria (lactobacilli) are good for both your gastrointestinal and immune systems – and adds a tasty kick to a variety of meals. Led by www.culinaryadventures.co founder Gloria Chang who learned how to make kimchi from her Korean mother, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to make your own Baechu Kimchi (napa cabbage) to take home and ferment at home, and a fresh Kimchi salad you’ll get to taste in class. No experience necessary! Limited to 15 participants. *A workshop on how to COOK with kimchi will follow in November. Details coming soon.
RSVP here: kimchi.eventbrite.ca
3. CANNING AND PRESERVING
Learn how to can and preserve some of the fall bounty that surrounds us at this time of the year. This workshop will focus on jam and pickles and participants will be able to take some home at the end.
Sunday Oct 21st 6:30-9:30pm
Strathcona Community Centre
Fee: $30
Registration: 604.713.1838 or in person at Strathcona Community Centre (Please Pre-register in advance)
50% subsidies are available for all workshops to low income residents of Vancouver with a Leisure Access Card.
Sunday Oct 21st 6:30-9:30pm
Strathcona Community Centre
Fee: $30
Registration: 604.713.1838 or in person at Strathcona Community Centre (Please Pre-register in advance)
50% subsidies are available for all workshops to low income residents of Vancouver with a Leisure Access Card.
3. FRESH CHOICE KITCHENS WORKSHOPS - COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP, FOOD SAFE, FIRST AID
For more information on all their workshops visit: www.communitykitchens.ca
COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
During this workshop you will have the opportunity to find out more about community kitchens, different ways a group can work and how you can lead or start a community kitchen. Learn the history of the community kitchen movement and the effect it has had around the province. Hear about the different kitchen models that run successfully in our communities. Experience a community kitchen first hand!
The cost to participate is $45.00. To register please contact Christopher Langer at christopherl@foodbank.bc.ca or 604-216-3073.
Thursday, December 5, 2013 – 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location TBA (In Vancouver)
For more information on all their workshops visit: www.communitykitchens.ca
COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
During this workshop you will have the opportunity to find out more about community kitchens, different ways a group can work and how you can lead or start a community kitchen. Learn the history of the community kitchen movement and the effect it has had around the province. Hear about the different kitchen models that run successfully in our communities. Experience a community kitchen first hand!
The cost to participate is $45.00. To register please contact Christopher Langer at christopherl@foodbank.bc.ca or 604-216-3073.
Thursday, December 5, 2013 – 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location TBA (In Vancouver)
Come learn the basics about safe food handling in a friendly classroom environment. This is a provincially recognized course taught by qualified instructors. It is suitable for individuals who have a grade 8 or higher reading comprehension level. The cost to participate is on a sliding scale from $50.00 – $95.00 (pay what you can). To register, please contact Christopher Langer atchristopherl@foodbank.bc.ca or 604-216-3073.
Saturday, October 19, 2013 – 9:00am to 5:00pm
Location: 1150 Raymur Ave, Vancouver
FIRE SAFETY AND FIRST AID
This 1-day workshop for community kitchen (CK) leaders & participants consists of 2 components. Vancouver Fire Fighters will facilitate “Save Somebody’s Life” & afterwards Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services will come & offer “Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Training”. Participants must attend both components for the day. The cost to participate is $45.00. To register please contact Christopher Langer atchristopherl@foodbank.bc.ca or 604-216-3073.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 – 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: 1150 Raymur Ave, Vancouver
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Funding
1. HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCHOOL GRANTS
Searching for school grant opportunities can be a time consuming process and takes away from time spent in the classroom. That is why we’ve brought together a collection of various health and wellness related school grant opportunities from various organizations from all over the province into one convenient location.
Know of a grant opportunity you'd like to share with the province? Please email us at info@healthyschoolsbc.ca and we'll add it to this list. Remember to check back often, this list is updated every week.
Location: 1150 Raymur Ave, Vancouver
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Funding
1. HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCHOOL GRANTS
Searching for school grant opportunities can be a time consuming process and takes away from time spent in the classroom. That is why we’ve brought together a collection of various health and wellness related school grant opportunities from various organizations from all over the province into one convenient location.
Know of a grant opportunity you'd like to share with the province? Please email us at info@healthyschoolsbc.ca and we'll add it to this list. Remember to check back often, this list is updated every week.
What is a Think&EatGreen School and how can we use Small Grants funding?
Think&EatGreen@School has set aside $20,000 of its research funding from the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRCC) for supporting small projects in Vancouver School Board schools in the 2013-2014 school year. Your school can participate by becoming a “Think&EatGreen School” and receive a grant of up to $2,000 to initiate, expand or improve school projects in the areas of food production, food preparation, food waste management, and related teaching and learning activities. This grant is available to new applicant schools and previous Think&EatGreen Schools.
The categories of 2014 Community Services Grants now includes a Sustainable Food Systems Grants stream. The Sustainable Food Systems Grant is intended to support organizations providing services and programs that increase access to food, promote inclusion and participation, and build sustainable food systems at the neighbourhood level.
You can find the application forms and information sheet on our website at:
http://vancouver.ca/people-programs/sustainable-food-systems-grants.aspx
Deadline: 4:30 pm, Friday, October 18, 2013
