Food For Thought Shuswap Food Forum

Shuswap Food Action Co-op

About local food, community growing opportunities, nutrition and health, and food security. Enjoy a wholesome and home-grown dinner and contribute ideas to improve local food sovereignty.

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Okanagan College, Salmon Arm (1 block south of Shaw Centre)

Laura Kalina is a registered Dietitian (RD) with a Masters degree in Adult Education and over 25 years of experience as a public health Dietitian in the area of food security and community development. She has written numerous books including Building Food Security in Canada: From Hunger to Sustainable Food Systems and the International best seller Low Glycemic Meals in Minutes. She is the founder of the Kamloops Food Policy Council (1st food policy council in Canada) and has championed numerous projects in her community including: community gardens and kitchens, Public Produce and Gleaning policy development, Gardengate Training Centre, Kamloops Food Share, and the Heartland Foods Co-Operative.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 5 - 8 pm. Dinner included! Guest Speaker: Laura Kalina

Please RSVP as soon as possible (deadline March 4) email: Margaret Hardy - margaret@mlhardy.ca or John McLeod - johnwmac@telus.net telephone: John McLeod (250) 832-7518
The Shuswap Food Forum is funded by Interior Health through a Community Food Action Initiative Grant. This provincial health initiative is aimed at increasing food security for all BC residents.

Space is limited - RSVP required