What draws us to work in food systems? How have our personal trajectories informed our work up until now? In what ways are we connected to food systems, and what does that mean for our work? This session will draw out the personal narratives we each hold, and will work to build a better communal understanding of what unites us in our work towards a healthier and more just food system.
Youth Engagement Development Officer, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Right now, Anna is working to enhance engagement practice (convening, consultation, diversity) across government and community, and figure out what it takes for youth to be active participants in program and policy decision-making. She's a student and teacher of experiential leadership... Read More →
Joyce Afeke has been a key contributor in numerous educational programs and initiatives at Kwadaso Agricultural College. Her academic specialties include food safety standards and animal feed formulations – an important agricultural sector as the demand for meat products continues... Read More →
Russ is a consultant and mentor who helps people who don’t know each other and often don’t even like each other solve complex problems together. He speaks and works around the world on social innovation, human-centered design, and leveraging diversity as a source of strategic... Read More →
Dana has been working to transform food and education on Canada’s campuses since 2007. As an undergraduate student at McGill University he started the McGill Farmers’ Market and the McGill Food Systems Project, spending his degree bringing together his campus community to improve... Read More →
Friday January 16, 2015 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
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Campuses have a powerful role to play in building the inclusive food systems our world needs, and students are ideally placed to lead these changes. This session is your opportunity to connect with Canada’s national student food movement. You'll learn how McGill transformed food on its campus; get feedback on your challenges trying to change food on your own campus; and share learnings, resources and contacts from across the country that can help you reach your goals.
Dana has been working to transform food and education on Canada’s campuses since 2007. As an undergraduate student at McGill University he started the McGill Farmers’ Market and the McGill Food Systems Project, spending his degree bringing together his campus community to improve... Read More →
Friday January 16, 2015 3:45pm - 5:15pm EST
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There exists a great debate within food systems work concerning the direction that food systems ought to take, and the best process to get us there. Based on the work of Evan Fraser’s research group at the University of Guelph, this session will help to put these opposing views into perspective, and provide a more nuanced context for understanding different visions and methodologies within food systems. Together, we will specifically work to understand how different approaches play out in communities struggling with food insecurity both here in Canada and in areas of Africa and Asia. In doing so, we will highlight key strategies and approaches when working with communities, and where we might find some common ground.
There exists a great debate within food systems work concerning the direction that food systems ought to take, and the best process to get us there. Based on the work of Evan Fraser’s research group at the University of Guelph, this session will help to put these opposing views into perspective, and provide a more nuanced context for understanding different visions and methodologies within food systems. Together, we will specifically work to understand how different approaches play out in communities struggling with food insecurity both here in Canada and in areas of Africa and Asia. In doing so, we will highlight key strategies and approaches when working with communities, and where we might find some common ground.
Maple Leaf Foods is Canada's largest consumer packaged meats company. Packaging is critical for food safety, and helps meet the needs of changing demographics (e.g. smaller sized households requiring). Packaging can help reduce food waste but in itself generates different types of waste. Maple Leaf Foods sees sustainable operations as instrumental to responsible growth. This session enables participants to grapple with a real-life challenge for a leading Canadian food company.
Russ is a consultant and mentor who helps people who don’t know each other and often don’t even like each other solve complex problems together. He speaks and works around the world on social innovation, human-centered design, and leveraging diversity as a source of strategic... Read More →
VP Environmental Affairs and Sustainability, Maple Leaf Foods
Anne has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a Masters in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick. Born and educated in Quebec and New Brunswick, Anne is fully bilingual. She is a registered professional engineer in Ontario and Alberta and is one of a handful... Read More →
Saturday January 17, 2015 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
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What do food labels tell us and what do they leave out? Why does this matter? The panelists will make the case for increased information and closer ties with those producing our food; it's better for consumers and producers alike.
Clémence is an agronome and consultant in organic production at the Centre d'expertise et de Tranfert Biologique et de Proximité (CETAB+) where she is responsible for developing services for market garden producers. She also has experience in farming and has worked to launch a number... Read More →
How are students engaging with their local food systems? How can we innovate to building sustainable and resilient food systems on campus? This session will bring together students driving change in their local communities, and will spark collaboration to plan future actions.
Sunday January 18, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
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