Food Sovereignty Across Scales: Global Movements, Local Action is a collaborative series put on by the Food Action Network of Northwestern Ontario, the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario, the National Farmers Union of Ontario, Gaagige Zaagibigaa, and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.
The series brings folks together to explore food sovereignty as both a global movement and a deeply local, lived practice. Email [email protected] with any questions.
Upcoming Events
- Indigenous Seed Gathering | Thursday, April 9 | 6:30-8:30pm @ Co-Lab Art Gallery (251 Red River Rd) Join Celeste Smith of Cultural Seeds for an evening centred on Indigenous seed knowledge, relationships, and stories. Drop-in, no registration required
- Public Talk: Food Sovereignty as a Movement | Friday, April 10 | 7-9pm (doors at 6) @ the Regional Food Distribution Association (570 Syndicate Ave) What does food sovereignty look like across the world, and what does it mean for us here in Northwestern Ontario? Join delegates from the Nyéléni Forum alongside local organizers for a conversation that bridges global movements and local realities. Register today!
- Farmers & Growers Meet Up | Saturday, April 11 | 2:00 – 5:00 pm | Red Lion Smokehouse (16 Cumberland St S) Calling all farmers and growers! Come join us for a relaxed afternoon to connect, catch up, and build relationships across the region. Drop in when you can and stay as long as you’d like.
- Community Workshop: Food Sovereignty in Action | Sunday, April 12th | 1-5pm @ Roots Community Food Centre (450 Fort William Road) This workshop is for those asking “what do we do next?” Together, we’ll build connections, share skills, and explore how food sovereignty takes shape across scales, from our own communities to global movements. This is a participatory, small-group space limited to 30 participants (first-come, first-served) – register today! Attendance for the full workshop is required to support a meaningful and respectful shared space
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