The Herbivore Society for Peace and Justice

Diet change is essential for a habitable planet. It is no longer a matter of personal preference. We are inheriting the 6th mass extinction of life on Earth and the harms associated with climate change. The profound negative impact that animal agriculture has on the environment, human health, and animal welfare is staggering. Many viruses, such as the COVID-19 virus, can all be traced to have originated from other species. In light of this situation, we are urging McGill to ...act on its claims of sustainability by reforming its food systems. We are thus launching a university-wide campaign calling on McGill University to transition to 100% plant-based menus while providing the possibility to opt-in to animal products by implementing DefaultVeg. DefaultVeg is the concept of making plant-based food the default, while giving diners the choice to add or opt into meals with animal products. Here is the link to our open letter: https://docs.google.com//1ttY46qdM0GsJnvZWJC2A1WUIIu/edit We have the opportunity to make our campuses more sustainable and equitable. There has never been a more crucial time than today to voice our demands and to work towards transformative change. Thank you for your support!

Are you ready to make a real impact? Do you think our food systems are imperfect and need to change? If yes, register for this event by the McGill Global Food Security Club! The Global Food Security Club invites you to a student-led dialogue that aims to give us, the youth and future leaders, the opportunity to voice our concerns and share new solutions to be implemented as corrective actions in the food systems. This is a major opportunity as the key points of our discussion... will be presented at the UN Food Systems Summit in September! We are in association with Dr. Madramootoo, who is supervising this project with us, and who is the coordinator of the Canadian inputs to the Champions Network of the upcoming UN Food Systems Summit. If you wish to join this discussion and even become a facilitator, register with the link below. Participants will also have the chance to win a 25$ gift card! The registration form: https://forms.gle/ZQTR8n1u8s8oEJio6 Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/2gJ74hdw8

The McGill Global Food Security Club wants to know what you’re experiencing to make a difference! Please answer their 10-minute survey, which aims to identify food insecurity precursors among McGill students. Answer now by clicking on the link below and you could win one of two 25$ gift cards for grocery shopping. Thank you so much! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScmyY0vVeXmWko3O/viewform

Tonight we are hosting a discussion event on self-care for students! Join us at 6:30 PM EDT to chat with peers and share/learn tips and advice on how to take care of your mental, emotional, and physical well-being during finals.

Read about us in Le Délit! | Lisez sur nous dans Le Délit! The article features an infographic (in French) about McGill clubs (including yours truly) that work to fight animal exploitation and abuse and improve the lives of animals. Happy reading! https://www.delitfrancais.com//associations-etudiantes-a-/

Join us tomorrow afternoon for an amazing panel discussion on animal ethics and STEM! Guest speakers include Animalearn and the Society for Humane Science. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the different ways we can make research and academia more ethical for all. See you tomorrow!

Hello! Today, the McGill Effective Altruism Club is hosting an amazing event about ethical food systems. Join them and their awesome guest speakers for a discussion on the future of our food systems and possible pathways to make them more ethical. The guest speakers, Sorin Ionescu and Alyssa Berris, are founding members of Vegan Option Canada and Animal Rebellion Turtle Island. Check out the Facebook event below! ... https://www.facebook.com/events/1117871562016882

We can't wait to chat with you about all things vegan! Join us tomorrow at 6:30 PM on Zoom to learn tips and tricks to grocery shopping as a vegan or even share your own experiences! See you then

Hi everyone! SEAM (Sustainability in Engineering at McGill) just released its first monthly mini-challenge!! This month's challenge focuses on sustainable food consumption. Leading up to the challenge we invite you to join us the HSPJ and SEAM at our "Grocery Shopping as a Vegan" event on February 10th. Our discussion on how and where to best find plant-based food products will definitely help you out in the challenge! The challenge itself will be announced on February 15th... on SEAM's page and you will have a week to complete it for the chance to win a $25 gift card to the sustainable produce store of your choosing! Make sure to join their newly created SEAM member group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/266812341522196 ) to get updates & details about the challenge as well as see other people on their journey! This challenge is open to everyone no matter their diet and their program! We hope that you participate at our discussion event next week and in SEAM's mini-challenge! https://www.facebook.com/events/471136983895554/?ti=ls