Now is the right time for change Rob Moquin is moving on from his role as executive director of Food Matters Manitoba as of June 1, 2022. “It has been a great pleasure and an honour to work for Food Matters Manitoba for the past six years, and especially to serve as the executive director …
Annual General Meeting We held our Annual General Meeting on September 21, 2021, via Zoom. Click here to view our Annual Report & Financial Statements for 2020-21. …… A number of bylaw changes were approved at this year’s meeting. Here is a summary of the approved changes: 2.1 Eligibility The Membership of the corporation (referred …
Welcome to the Food Action Hub Food Matters is proud to launch the Food Action Hub. This project has been in development for over a year – and has enjoyed a few technical roller coaster rides along the way. Thank you to all our agency partners that have helped us develop the Hub over the …
Full Article featured in the Brandon Sun – April 15, 2021 Entering into its third year of operation, the Brandon Food Council is making the leap from pilot program to community-led initiative, setting a bold vision of “Food for All. Growing a healthy and vibrant community”. The focus is on sustainability and collaboration. A central …
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Intro to Composting with Master Composter Justin van Oeveren Thanks to Master Composter Justin van Oeveren (and generous volunteer!) we were able to offer 2 workshops this spring to community members to learn how to create your own rich & nourishing compost! events were on March 28 & April 28, 2021 on zoom Participants had …
STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT SPEAKER SERIES! The Food Reality for Newcomers to Manitoba Zoom webinar – April 27th, 2022 | 2:00-3:00 pm When newcomers arrive in Manitoba, acquiring a steady source of food is a lower priority than other important tasks, such as securing housing or a steady income source. Employability is also affected …
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Equitable food security policy responses now & beyond Covid-19 Thanks to the Partnership Engage Grants program at SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) Food Matters has the privilege and opportunity to work on a community-led research project with principle investigator Kristen Lowitt from Queen’s University’s School of Environmental Studies and partner Dr. Joyce Slater …
Join Edible Brandon for a Virtual Community Event We’re excited to let you know that Brandon’s Food Council is hosting it’s second annual community forum, entitled “Edible Brandon” on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 6:45pm to 8:45pm via Zoom videoconferencing. The purpose of this free event is to bring the Westman community together to …
We are looking for community members and community serving organizations to enhance and continue the work of the Brandon Food Council. Connect with us! Is this you? Research and Policy Committee to monitor local foodscape and keep up to date on leading edge community food system innovations. Evaluation and Assessment Committee to identify community indicators …
