Our Halifax, Our Food: From Charter to Strategy

The Halifax Food Policy Alliance invites you to participate

What is a food charter and what can it do for the Halifax Region?

A food charter is a common vision and the guiding principles for a community’s food programs and policies. Food charters serve as a call to action for local governments and community organizations to create healthy and sustainable food systems.

What to expect at this event You will have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers about the benefits of a food charter and the positive impact in other communities. You will also have a voice in developing actions to bring a Food Charter for the Halifax Region to life.

Monday, October 30th, 2017 Halifax Central Library Paul O’Regan Hall 5440 Spring Garden Road Halifax, NS

Panel and Discussion 1:00 – 3:30 PM Speakers:

Jessie Jollymore, Founder Hope Blooms

Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard, Senator and community activist

Marjorie Willison, Community food leader & Aging well advocate

Dr. Wayne Roberts, Food Policy Analyst and Writer

Dr. Catherine Mah, Dalhousie University (moderator)

Keynote and Discussion 6:00 – 8:30 PM Speaker: Dr. Wayne Roberts

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