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International Week: Global Food Security
From Feb. 6-10, International Week 2017 at the University of Manitoba will explore global food security through panel discussions, public lectures, and workshops led by a wide range of experts, organizations, and community members. All events are free.
Students, faculty and staff will be introduced to a number of alternative solutions for a sustainable food future at both the individual and policy level, and will have opportunities to connect with food justice movements already happening right here on campus, in the local communities, and around the world.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF EVENTS/ACTIVITIES:
Super-booth
February 6 – 10, 2017 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Campo in University Centre
Transitions: Cross-cultural Reflections on Food
(UMASA)
Monday, February 6, 2017 | 12:30pm – 1:20pm | GSA Lounge (217 University Centre)
Green Thumb Food Tour
(Environment and Geography Students Association)
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 | 11:30 – 12:45pm | Buller Greenhouse
Salmon Farming and Red Tie: Indigenous Food Insecurity in Chiloé, Chile
(Community Service Learning)
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 | 1 – 2:15pm | GSA Lounge (217 University Centre)
Student Exchange Fair
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 | 10 am – 2 pm | Campo in University Centre
EXchanging Perspectives – powered by Pecha Kucha:
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | The Hub, 3rd Floor University Centre
Food Waste Conservation
(The Office of Sustainability)
Thursday, February 9, 2017 | 1- 2:15pm | GSA Lounge (217 University Centre)
Food Security and Basic Income
(Winnipeg Harvest)
GreenPack
Throughout the week, the Nutrition and Education Community Outreach (NECO) will be actively promoting the importance of food waste conservation as a part of their #GreenPack campaign. Follow them on social media to learn practical ways you can reduce your environmental impact and stay tuned for more information about their upcoming contest.