Thunder Bay and Area Food Strategy
562 Red River Road P7B 1H3 Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Historically the Anishinaabe, Anishinabeg, Anishinabek of the Lake Nipigon and Lake Superior regions used the sun, moons, planets and stars To guide community ...practices around time, harvesting, gathering, storing and preparing food and medicines most common is the use of the 13 moons to guide seasonal cycles and community practices. This poster includes a snapshot of some of the cultural practices of the Anishinaabe, Anishinabeg, Anishinabek in the past and the present. Every community and region have their own way of recognizing the moon cycles and the time of year certain harvest take place this harvesting map represents more of a broad example of the teachings that surround the lakes these cycles remind us of our special relationship to the natural world and our commitment to teaching younger generations about the good life. In the spirit of reclamation reconnection and shared learning the project team were closely with 4 local Elder's and Knowledge Keepers. Miigwech Marlene, Gene, Marcel and Gerry. To keep the cycle of knowledge sharing going, we will be printing this resource into a poster and educational tool for our community and organization partners.. stay tuned!!

Everyone Welcome! Please register through the link in the event. AGENDA 2:00pm Speaker Panel: Community Food Response During Covid-19: Challenges & Opportunities... * Moderator/Setting the Stage - Charles Levkoe, Centre for Sustainable Food Systems *Front-line Emergency Meal Provider Michael Quibell/ Dew Drop Inn *City of Thunder Bay - Cynthia Olsen/Vulnerable Populations *Indigenous Food Circle Organizations - Jessica McLaughlin *Urban Indigenous Organizational Response - TBA/Ontario Native Women's Association (tentative) *Community and Regional Emergency Food Distribution Volker Kromm/RFDA *Local Food Production/Agriculture - Jodi Belluz/Superior Seasons Farmers Market 3:00pm Community Emergency Food Security Plan (CEFSP) Project Overview 3:15pm TBAFS Updates & AGM 3:30pm Community Food Security Updates Roundtable

Covid 19 Adaptations for Direct Market Nov 25th 1:30-3pm Join Kim and Pat from Cornell Farms in Rainy River District as they host a conversation for direct market livestock producers to reflect on an unprecedented season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kim and Pat will begin by sharing adaptation strategies that worked for them and provide the opportunity for farmers to share their own adaptations, what worked and what didn’t, and what strategies they will be keeping for the 20...21 season. This will be a great opportunity to learn from and share with other direct market producers farmers in Ontario. This event has been made possible by funding from the COVID-19 Response Program, led by the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) with funding from FedNor. https://efao.ca/event/covid-adaptation-direct-market/

SCHOOL FOOD AND NUTRITION WEBINAR Thurs Nov 12th 2-3pm COVID-19 reveals gaps in the food system and the need for a comprehensive universal food and nutrition program across Canada. Canada is the only G7 country without a national school food program. Challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have shown gaps in the food system and emphasize the essential role that school food programs play in nourishing children. ... This webinar will discuss why the implementation of a Universal Healthy School Food and Nutrition Program is in the best interest of Canadian children to support their health, well-being and learning. Recommendations for a comprehensive food and nutrition program will be discussed, along with the challenges and opportunities identified by schools offering food programs, including the barriers presented by COVID-19. Objectives: This webinar will enable participants to: Understand the rationale and need for a comprehensive national universal school food and nutrition program Learn about the essential elements and key recommendations for a comprehensive school food and nutrition program Learn about advocacy efforts to support the creation and implementation of a universal school food and nutrition program, including the challenges, barriers, and opportunities Understand the challenges of offering school food programs prior to and during COVID-19 and some lessons learned for future policy and program development. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/why-we-need-a-universal-food-an

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Virtual Field Day: Pastured pigs in a multi-species rotational grazing system Thursday November 5th, 7pm - 8:30pm Regular $10, EFAO Members $5 2 Northern Ontario farms + multiple livestock species = 2 different strategies for rotational grazing! Join us for a virtual tour of Kipling Ridge Farms and Corbett Creek Farm to see how each farm integrates pastured pigs into their multi-species rotational grazing system. Find out how each farm manages fencing, feeding, sheltering, w...atering, and moving animals - all with a focus on soil health and regeneration. Participants will watch a pre-recorded video tour of each farm's operations ahead of time, and then gather virtually for a Q&A panel discussion on Zoom. Kipling Ridge Farms is located between Sudbury and North Bay, and is run by James and Josée Morin and their 4 children. They breed and raise Kune Kune and Large Black pigs along with a small herd of cattle, meat chickens and turkeys - all on a pasture-based, multi-species rotational grazing system rooted in the principles of regenerative agriculture. Corbett Creek Farm & Creative Centre is located near Thunder Bay, and operated by Jonathan Hollway and Aly Wood. They raise heritage breeds of pastured pigs, whose diet is supplemented with leftover whey from Thunder Oak Cheese Farm and spent brewery grains, as well as grass-finished beef. Register https://efao.ca/e/pastured-pigs-in-rotational-grazing-2020/

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Fair Finance Fund is hosting a Loan Information Session to provide insight into becoming a loan client, loan offerings, and the newly launched REAL Assist program. Join us to learn more about our affordable loan offerings for the local food and farm sector! Tuesday, October 20th, 12:00 pm EDT | Register below: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/loan-info-session-helping-local

More Nosh/Walleye articles! Check out the beautiful October edition of the Walleye https://thewalleye.pressreader.com/the-walleye-magazine

Something delicious to look forward to in October! Here are the menus to browse https://www.visitthunderbay.com//Final-4268_COTB_Tourism_F

Food businesses, restaurants, producers... check this out! Quick turnaround!

Last Kakabeka Farmers’ Market tomorrow!!

Final Willow Springs Market today 3-7!