Virtual Food Connections Webinar

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Wednesday, November 19th, 2014
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Food Connections is an annual conference intended to support food security efforts on Vancouver Island. This year’s theme is Food Security in Rural and Remote Communities and it is going online to support participation from those living in remote communities on the Island and across the province. Coordinated in partnership with PlanH, and the Island Health Food Security Hub Network, several host sites will be located in communities across Vancouver Island, including Cowichan.

The Cowichan screening will be hosted by the Cowichan Green Community (CGC), a non-profit organization committed to increasing the sustainability and viability of the Cowichan Region’s food system. To be hosted at CGC’s office (360 Duncan Street, Duncan), this event will feature three webinars; each session will be followed by offline group discussions at the host site. Guests are welcome to attend one, or all of the webinars.

To register, just fill out the online registration form. Don’t forget to specify that you’re registering to attend the “Duncan-Cowichan Green Community” host location. This is a free opportunity for anyone interested in local food issues. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Space is limited to register today!

For more information on this event, please contact Vanessa Goodall at 250-748-8506 or [email protected]. For more information on Food Connections, please contact Analisa Blake at [email protected] To register, please visit: http://planh.ca/events/virtual-food-connections.

Virtual Food Connections’ Agenda

9:30am: Arrive and Introductions

10:00am-11:30am: Webinar 1 - Local Government Programs and Policies for Food Security in Rural and Remote Communities featuring Jeff Weightman RPP MCIP (Capital Regional District) and Councilor Jessie Hemphill (Port Hardy).

11:30am-12:00pm: Discussion

12:00pm-12:30pm: Lunch Break

12:30pm-1:30pm: Webinar 2 - Tricks and Tools for Collaboration and Collective action in Rural and Remote Communities featuring Jenny Horn (Vancouver Island University).

1:30pm-2:00pm:

Discussion 2:00pm-3:30pm: Webinar 3 - Grass Roots success stories for improving food security in rural and remote communities featuring speakers from across Vancouver Island and BC.

3:30pm-4:00pm: Discussion