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SUMMARY:Region 6 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:It is our pleasure to invite you to 2 upcoming events in Saskatoon. First\, join us on Thursday\, April 11th at 7pm for The Depth of Field Film Festival\, featuring 5 short films about SK farmers and their sustainable practices. Stay for a Q&A with some of the featured farmers! REGISTER HERE or at the door!  \nThe following day Friday\, April 12th\, we will gather again for our Annual Regional Convention. It has been several years since Region 6 has been able to hold the convention in person and we very much hope to see you there. Read on for details!  \nRegion 6 Convention\nLocation: Station 20 West (1120 20th St W) in Saskatoon \nor online via Zoom (pre-register to receive the link) \nAdmission: Pay-what-you-can with a suggested fee of $35 for those attending in person. (Lunch and refreshments will be provided.)  REGISTER HERE. \nAll are welcome to attend\, however only farmer members may vote in elections and resolutions processes. \n\nConvention Agenda* \n9:30– Doors open  \n10:00 – Welcome\, land acknowledgement and introductions  \n10:30 – NFU-national updates (and greetings from President Jenn Pfenning)  \n11:00 –  NFU-regional updates  \n12:00 – Panel Discussion on Seed Sovereignty (presenters TBA)  \n1:00 – Lunch\, catered by the Boxcar Cafe \n2:00 – Keynote (TBA) \n3:00 – Regional Council Elections \n3:30 – Regional Resolutions \n5:00 – Adjournment  \n*Subject to change slightly as we lock down final details. We will keep registrants updated.  \nPlease email Julie at member@nfu.ca with resolution and nomination submissions\, as well as any questions. Resolutions and nominations from the floor will be accepted\, but would be appreciated in advance.  \nCall the National NFU Office at +1-306-652-9465 if support is needed with the registration process.  \n\nA New Member’s Guide to NFU Regional Conventions: \nRegional conventions are held every year as set out in our constitution. The purpose of the regional convention shall be to: \n\nDevelop strategy and action on matters concerning the members residing in the region which is consistent with national policy;\nConsider policies and programs to be recommended to the annual convention;\nElect one member\, or such other number of members as may be assigned from the region\, to the board;\nElect one women’s advisory committee member;\nElect one youth advisory committee member;\nElect one BIPOC advisory committee member;\nElect one International Programs committee member. \n\nAbout Resolutions: \nThe NFU’s Policy Statement compiles all policies — including position statements\, policy recommendations to government\, action directives\, etc. – that have been passed by a majority vote of delegates at previous national conventions. \nEach year members bring forward new policy proposals in the form of resolutions for debate on the floor of the National Convention. Resolutions that pass are added to the NFU Policy Statement. \nPrior to the National Convention\, each NFU Region holds an annual Regional Convention where resolutions are debated and voted upon. Resolutions that have been passed at the regional level come forward to the national Convention.  \nAll members in good standing residing in the region may submit and vote on resolutions.  \nDebate at both regional and national conventions is done according to the rules of order published in Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance\, New Edition by O. Garfield Jones. The goal is to have as many policy resolutions as possible heard and thoroughly debated with the least amount of time wasted.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-6-annual-convention/
LOCATION:PEI
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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SUMMARY:Democracy and the Land: PEI 2024 Convention
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the District 1\, Region 1 Convention on Thursday\, May 2\, at the Milton Community Hall in North Milton\, P.E.I. Our theme\, “Democracy and the Land\,” sets the stage for a day of meaningful discussion and action. \nRegistration starts at 9:30 a.m.\, followed by the meeting at 10:00 a.m. \nA buffet meal will be served at noon and the cost of registration is $20 which includes the meal. \nChild care assistance is available; contact Edith Ling at 902-368-1262 for details. \nParticipate in shaping our community’s future through resolutions and elections for District positions. Stay tuned for updates on guest speakers. Let’s come together to make a difference! \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/r1-d1-pei-2024-convention/
LOCATION:Milton Community Hall\, 7 New Glasgow Rd\, Rte 224\, Milton\, PEI\, C1E 0S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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SUMMARY:The Region 7 (AB) Convention 
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, August 3rd in La Glace\, AB for the Region 7 (AB) National Farmers Union Convention! This is your chance to connect with members in the region\, learn about what’s happening in the NFU\, hear from engaging speakers\, develop policy and strategy\, and elect representatives. Everyone is welcome to attend\, but only farmer and farm worker members who reside in Alberta may run for regional council positions or vote in elections and resolutions processes. Find all the details of the day below!Admission: $20 suggested donation at the door via cash or cheque.Accommodations: Free camping is available at the Eggers’ farm. Here are the directions from the Twilight Centre: Turn north onto HWY 724 and exit town. Continue up the hill on 724 for a little more than 1 km before the bush on the right (east) side. Turn right onto the lease road. Go down the lease road 400 m and turn left (north). You will see the house 300 m away. Bathrooms and showers are available on site. Contact Peter Eggers at 1-780-568-3805 if you have any questions. There are also several hotel and motel options in Grande Prairie\, a 30 minute drive away. Food: We will have potluck lunch and supper together. Please bring items to share. There is a fully stocked kitchen on site with a fridge\, oven\, microwave\, grill\, dishes and utensils available.Transportation: If you would like to find or offer a ride to La Glace\, please use this google spreadsheet to connect with others. Contact Region 7 Youth Rep\, Adama Bundu (ADAMABUNDU10@gmail.com) if further support is needed.Regional Resolutions: May be submitted by any Region 7 (AB) farmer or farm-worker member in good standing to Glenn Norman at GRN_COLLIES@hotmail.com. We encourage AB members to submit their resolutions as far in advance as possible\, however we will also accept resolutions from the floor at the convention.New to the NFU? See the New Members Guide to Regional Conventions for more information\, including guides to our resolutions and elections processes.Agenda* 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/the-region-7-ab-convention/
LOCATION:PEI
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SUMMARY:Region 1 National Farmers Union Convention
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!!Region 1 National Farmers Union Convention \n\n\n\nDate: Sunday October 6\, 2024Time: 2:30-5:00pmLocation: Truro Farmers’ Market (15 Young St\, Truro) or Online via Zoom \n\n\n\nRegistration: Please complete this form by October 4. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the Region 1 Convention hosted for the first time in Region 1 District 3 (Nova Scotia). The 2 ½ hour gathering (virtual or in-person) will be all about orienting\, updating and connecting new\, old and potential members in the Atlantic region. It is also our chance to develop policy and strategy\, and to elect the next regional council. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate\, but please note that only farmer and farm worker members may vote or run for elected positions. \n\n\n\nCheck out the Agroecology Exchange before convention taking place at Sweet Earth Farm. This event will be hosted by Karina of Odd Bulb farm and it will focus on land and resource sharing through the lens of the climate crisis. Registration is coming soon for this event.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to connecting with you\, sharing a meal\, and finding solidarity in the unique agricultural issues of the Atlantic region. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-1-national-farmers-union-convention/
LOCATION:PEI
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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SUMMARY:Region 6 Convention: Public Research and the Public Interest
DESCRIPTION:Promoting Farm and Rural Sustainability\n\n\n\n\n\nPostponed due to weather. Stay tuned for alternate dates\n\n\n\nIt is our pleasure to invite you to two upcoming events in Saskatoon. First\, join us on Friday\, April 24th for a social at The Broadway Collective. The following day\, Saturday\, April 25th\, we will gather again for our Region 6 Convention at Station 20 West. Read on for more details… \n\n\n\nClick here for Region 6 Social details \n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 25th\, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Station 20 West (1120 20th St W) in Saskatoon or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\nDoors Open / Registration: 9:30am \n\n\n\nAgenda to include: national updates\, regional updates\, presentation and discussion on public research and the sustainability of farming\, discussion on Region 6 plans and priorities\, on-farm and policy issues roundtable\, regional resolutions and elections. \n\n\n\nAdmission: For those attending in person\, the event is pay-what-you-can with a suggested fee of $50 to cover lunch\, refreshments\, and venue rental. This fee can be paid in cash or by e-transfer at the door. A fee of $20 is suggested for online participation\, to cover audiovisual capacity and staffing\, which can be paid by e-transfer to nfu@nfu.ca. Be sure to include a note with your e-transfer that states “R6 Convention Online Registration Fee.” \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to attend and participate; however\, only farmer and farm-worker members may propose and vote on resolutions\, as well as run for and vote on elected positions. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP: by emailing Julie Maxwell at vp-operations@nfu.ca and include the following: \n\n\n\n\nWill you be attending online or in person? \n\n\n\nWould you like to submit any nominations? (If so\, please include them) \n\n\n\nWould you like to submit any resolutions? (If so\, please include them) \n\n\n\nDo you have any special dietary restrictions? \n\n\n\nIs there any other support you need in order to participate? (We will do our best to accommodate.) \n\n\n\n\nRequests to SK NFU Members:\n\n\n\n1. Attend – We encourage all members to attend the Regional Convention. Your participation and input is very important in discussions which will provide direction for \n\n\n\nour Regional and National voice. \n\n\n\n2. Invite – We encourage you to invite interested farmers and friends to take part in the convention. Please ask two of your neighbours to come out! \n\n\n\n3. E-mails – If you aren’t getting regular information via e-mail\, please send your e-mail to vp-operations@nfu.ca. We want to keep you informed more regularly. \n\n\n\n4. Donate – Support Region 6 by donating to the National Farmers Foundation “The World We Want” program. Learn more by visiting: https://nationalfarmersfoundation.ca/join-the-nfu-and-the-nff-to-create-the-world-we-want/ \n\n\n\n5. Volunteer and Attend R6 Monthly Meetings – If you are able to participate or take on a role\, it really does make a difference. \n\n\n\nA New Member’s Guide to NFU Region 6 Conventions: \n\n\n\nRegional conventions are held every year as set out in the NFU constitution. The purpose of the R6 regional convention shall be to:  \n\n\n\n\nDevelop strategy and action on matters concerning the members residing in the region which is consistent with national policy;\n\n\n\nConsider policies and programs to be recommended to the annual convention;\n\n\n\nElect the following regional council positions:\n\nthree national board representatives;\n\n\n\none women’s advisory committee member;\n\n\n\none youth advisory committee member;\n\n\n\none BIPOC advisory committee member;\n\n\n\none International Programs committee member. \n\n\n\nup to three additional council members-at-large \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Resolutions:\n\n\n\nThe NFU’s Policy Statement compiles all policies — including position statements\, policy recommendations to government\, action directives\, etc. – that have been passed by a majority vote of delegates at previous national conventions. \n\n\n\nEach year members bring forward new policy proposals in the form of resolutions for debate on the floor of the National Convention. Resolutions that pass are added to the NFU Policy Statement. \n\n\n\nPrior to the National Convention\, each NFU Region holds an annual Regional Convention where resolutions are debated and voted upon. Resolutions that have been passed at the regional level come forward to the national Convention. \n\n\n\nAll farmer and farm-worker members in good standing residing in the region may submit and vote on resolutions. Debate at both regional and national conventions is done according to the rules of order published in Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance\, New Edition by O. Garfield Jones. The goal is to have as many policy resolutions as possible heard and thoroughly debated with the least amount of time wasted.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-6-convention-2/
LOCATION:Station 20 West\, 1120 20th St W\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7M 0Y8
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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