You are invited to a FORUM ON COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY IN THE SOCIAL ECONOMY, 23-24 Mar 10

Bringing together community groups, community members, food producers, researchers, students, public health staff, and local politicians in the Annapolis, Kings, and Hants Counties, this forum will build shared understanding of community food security, make visible and connect together the different activities that contribute to community food security, and uncover opportunities to move forward together.

It’s a new year and a new lineup of speakers for “Ideas Powered by Passion” For those of you who haven’t yet made it out to our event, “Ideas Powered by Passion” is about encouraging new thinking through speech and music. This series is meant to uncover the passions of our people, listen to them share their stories, and allow them to inspire one another.

The next event will be held on 20 Jan from 7-9pm at The Loft – 3rd floor, Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, Charlotte St. Sydney, facilitated by Chris Milburn.

Working Together to Plan for the Future

Old Orchard Inn, Sunday, 17 Jan, 10 am - 3 pm
Bill Carr, Keynote Speakers, Food Summit Co-chairs, Citizens and Leaders from Government and Organizations will gather to start "Putting the Pieces Together". Everyone is invited - come and contribute your ideas! There will be a charge for lunch, but other costs will be covered by the Food Summit fund.

The phrase heard most frequently from the 250 people who attended the Nova Scotia Food Summit in October - students from many faculties, farmers, educators, fishers, economists, food processors, chefs, concerned citizens, people engaged in healthcare and health promotion, food security, environment, tourism, media, retail - was "working together".