FOOD SECURITY IN RURAL AND NORTHERN COMMUNITIES & OUR IDEAL FOOD SYSTEM UPDATE - APRIL NETWORK MEETING

Rural Indigenous communities across northern Canada are experiencing high rates of food insecurity as a result of interconnected socio-cultural, economic and environmental challenges.  This research explores local food procurement activities in the community of Fort Providence, Northwest Territories (NT).  The objective of this research was to consult with key community members to understand the detrimental effects of climate change on land-based food procurement; but also to understand the complex socio-cultural, economic and environmental challenges related to food security.

Join us and Paulina Ross as she shares her experiences through this research. She was born and raised in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, a sub-arctic community with high costs of living and geographical remoteness. She has witnessed first-hand the implications of climate change and the need to carefully manage the delicate and volatile Northern landscapes, cultures and ecosystems. She is currently in the Masters of Environmental Science program at TRU under the supervision of Dr. Courtney Mason. Paulina’s research interests include environmental and sustainable policies, as a means to encourage, regulate and respond to environmental issues as they affect Northern Canadians.

Also at April’s Network meeting will be an overview of the information that was gathered over two network meetings in the fall. Find out how KFPC’s vision and value statements have been refined to help build a decision-making framework. Members will be asked to rate where the Kamloops food system or the KFPC Network seems to be for each of these value statements.

Wednesday, April 3
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Mount Paul Community Food Centre
*Please bring a dish to share*

Chair: Robyn McLean
Set Up: Libby, one more helper would be much appreciated!
Clean Up: Libby, one more helper would be fantastic!