Bits and Bytes November 2013
Bits and Bytes November 2013News from the Food Movement |
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AGM & GOVERNANCE NEWSFSC's governance will change at this year's AGM. If you are a member, you can be part of the action! Our AGM will be in Montreal on November 27 from 9 to 10:30. At that time, we will replace our current Steering Committee with a new Board of Directors. We will also propose our draft new bylaws to the membership for adoption. More information. |
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our new websiteAfter much anticipation, our new and innovative web platform is finally here! Designed to facilitate collaborations and discussions from coast to coast to coast, this web platform is only missing you to make it complete. Come see its amazing features and plug into the movement! |
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FESTIN D'IDÉESJoin us in Montreal on November 26 for an evening of passionate exchanges, networking, and delicious food. With Laure Waridel (writter), Nick Saul (President & CEO of Community Food Centers of Canada) and Debbie Field (Executive Director of FoodShare Toronto) to name a few, Festin d'idées will be a gathering you won't want to miss. Stay tuned for more info NOVEMBER NETWORK MEETINGSThe Local and Sustainable Food Systems Network as well as the Children and Food Network will be meeting around the AGM. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to meet actors from across the country. |
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Upcoming EventsHow to feed 9 billion on a small planetNovember 19 2013 On November 19th, Miguel Altieri (University of California , Berkeley) – a world leading authority on agroecology – will speak on ecological agriculture as a key solution to food insecurity, hunger, and climate change. election of the new boardDeadline: November 6 2013 Cast your vote for FSC's new Board of Directors. You must be a member of FSC. food secure canada assemblyNovember 13-16 2014. Halifax, NS Hosted by the Food Action Research Centre (FoodARC) and the Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network (ACORN), with support from the NS Food Security Network. Optional: Come early and attend the ACORN annual conference, Nov 12-14, 2014.
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