News Releases
What we’re up to, what’s happening in food security work, plus resources to help keep the community growing.
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Promoting Community Engagement
WHEN SEARCHING FOR SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY ISSUES, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO GET THE OPINIONS AND STORIES OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS THAT ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL.Olivia Boyce from the
Small Scale, Big Ideas for Climate, Land & Food
This speaker series allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of how small-scale producers are responding to a changing climate and stewarding land and water. Panelists also discussed
COVID-19: First Wave Impacts on the Charitable Food Sector in Manitoba
Dr. Joyce Slater presents her latest research on food security in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Moderated by Food Matters Manitoba’s Board Vice Chair, Beth Timmers. Research Summary
Why Income Matters
Many food insecure experiences are not related to food at all, but rather insufficient income and pervasive material deprivation – when there isn’t enough food, there are often other needs
Julie Garcia’s Profile Story
Julie Garcia introduces us to MAHE’s (Manitoba Association of Home Economists) newest project, the Home and Family website and their downloadable information guide! In terms of being practical and relevant and easy
Jill Beauchamp’s Profile Story
Harvesting connections through food: Meet Jill Beauchamp Jill generously discusses the path that took them towards working for a food secure community as well as their role and approach
Dr. Priscilla Settee’s Profile Story
David Suzuki Fellows This article captures of the current state of food sovereignty viewed through an Indigenous lens, as told by Dr. Priscilla Settee. Dr. Priscilla Settee is
Emily Halldorson’s Profile Story
We had a chance to speak with Emily Halldorson, the Provincial Coordinator from Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO). MANSO acts as an umbrella organization for settlement service providers in the
Dr Evelyn Forget’s Profile Story
We had the opportunity to sit down and discuss the concept of a basic income with Dr. Evelyn Forget, a Professor of Economics and Community Health Sciences at the University of
