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SUMMARY:NFUniversity – Seed Activism: Global Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 25th\, 12:00 – 1:30 PM Pacific\n\n\n\nNFUniversity is inviting you to register for our class on Seed Activism presented on Thursday\, March 25\, 2021\, at noon Pacific / 1PM Mountain / 2PM Central / 3PM Eastern / 4PM Atlantic. \n\n\n\nIn Canada and around the world\, there has been a corporate push in the past two decades to strengthen laws and regulations governing seeds and plant varieties. These developments have proven highly controversial and have prompted a resurgence of activism around seeds. In this NFUniversity session\, Dr. Karine Peschard will draw on the experiences of Brazil\, India\, New Zealand and Norway to provide a global perspective on these developments. How have different groups – peasants and family farmers\, large farmers\, Indigenous peoples and civil society organizations – come together to oppose these legislative changes? What are the parallels with recent developments in Canada (namely\, Bill C-18 and the Seeds Act Regulations)\, and what can be learned from these countries’ experiences? This session will highlight common trends among countries with different agricultural landscapes\, and present successful examples of mobilizations against seed enclosures. \n\n\n\nBio\n\n\n\nKarine Peschard is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy\, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies\, Geneva. Trained as an anthropologist\, her research interests center on intellectual property\, agrobiodiversity\, legal activism\, peasant rights and seed sovereignty\, with a focus on Brazil and India. Her work has appeared in several edited books and academic journals\, including the Oxford Handbook of Law and Anthropology\, the Annual Review of Anthropology and the Journal of Peasant Studies (JPS). She recently co-edited a JPS Special Forum on Seed Activism\, and is preparing a book entitled ‘Seed Activism: Patent Politics and Litigation in the Global South.’ \n\n\n\nhttps://www.graduateinstitute.ch/academic-departments/faculty/karine-peschard \n\n\n\n\nEvent Materials\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording: Seed Activism — Global Perspectives\n\n\n\nSeed activism is about defending farmers’ rights in the face of expanding corporate control over plant genetics\, and global perspectives matter because countries are pressured through trade agreements and international standards—so victories\, setbacks\, and strategies in one place shape what’s possible everywhere. The international treaty known as International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) promotes plant breeders’ rights as intellectual property\, and its 1991 convention (UPOV 91) dramatically strengthens those rights while restricting farmers’ long-standing ability to save\, reuse\, and exchange seed.  \n\n\n\nYet countries like India\, Brazil\, and Norway show that alternatives are possible when farmers and civil society organize to defend seed sovereignty. In Canada\, the fight continues after the adoption of UPOV 91 in 2015\, with ongoing pressure to further limit farm-saved seed. The message is clear: resistance works. Farmers\, advocates\, and communities can shape seed policy—but only if we stay informed\, mobilize together\, and insist that seeds remain a shared foundation of food sovereignty\, not just a source of corporate profit. \n\n\n\nVisit our NFUniversity playlist on our Youtube channel to see a complete list of our NFUniversity recorded webinars.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfuniversity-seed-activism-global-perspectives/
CATEGORIES:NFUniversity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210311T133000
DTSTAMP:20250129T034933Z
CREATED:20210210T211036Z
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SUMMARY:Agroecology
DESCRIPTION:NFUniversity is inviting you to register for our class on Agroecology presented on Thursday\, March 11\, 2021. \n\n\n\nAgroecology is a way of farming\, and a way of thinking about farming.  It takes seriously the idea that a farm is an ecosystem\, made up of plants and soil organisms\, powered by the sun\, subject to disturbances\, and resilient\, or not.  Agroecology encourages us to take a whole-system approach\, to look to biology rather than industry\, to diversify and to close loops\, and to see nature as exemplar\, not nuisance. \n\n\n\nJoin us as our speaker for this lecture\, Dr. Jennifer Blesh\, delves into Agroecology and help us think about what it might look like on the Canadian farm landscape.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfuniversity-big-data-big-questions/
CATEGORIES:NFUniversity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210309T160000
DTSTAMP:20210224T190515Z
CREATED:20210205T210752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T190515Z
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SUMMARY:Engaged Elders Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Engaged Elders Social Hour \nOlder members of the NFU are meeting up! If connecting across the country sounds like fun\, join in the Engaged Elders Social Hour monthly on Zoom. There are many topics on our members’ minds including succession planning for your farm. \nMeet long-time friends and make new ones.  Please share this invitation with fellow farmers and neighbours — you don’t have to be a member to join in. Please find instructions on how to join and participate on Zoom below. \nQuestions?  Call the office at 306-652-9465 or email nfu@nfu.ca. \nWe hope you’ll join us! \nDate: Tuesday\, March 9th\, 2021 \nTime: 12pm Pacific / 1 PM Mountain / 2 PM Central / 3 PM Eastern / 4 PM Atlantic \n  \nTo Join Zoom Meeting by Computer \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88389251446?pwd=YTBhbnFEOE1XR0VZQ0hpWnRZdXJsQT09 \nMeeting ID: 883 8925 1446 \nPasscode: 024735 \nTo Join Zoom Meeting by Phone \nDial one of the numbers below: \n+1 647 374 4685  Canada \n+1 647 558 0588  Canada \nMeeting ID: 883 8925 1446 \nPasscode: 024735
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/engaged-elders-social-hour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210224T203000
DTSTAMP:20210219T224829Z
CREATED:20210208T214843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T224829Z
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SUMMARY:NFU Youth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:NFU Youth Meet-up – The NFU Youth are coming together for a Meet-up to connect and exchange ideas with others. Join us for the event to check in\, hear more about youth projects\, and learn about the NFU youth podcast. \nWed. Feb. 24 – 7 pm EST –  For anyone 35 and under.  Contact  NFUYouth@nfu.ca
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-youth-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210224T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210224T140000
DTSTAMP:20210219T033710Z
CREATED:20210219T032654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T033710Z
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SUMMARY:UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants
DESCRIPTION:UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants: What does it mean for Canada? \nDate: Wednesday\, 24th February \nTime: 9:30 AM Pacific / 10:30 AM Mountain / 11:30 AM Central / 12:30 PM Eastern / 1:30 PM Atlantic \nZoom Details \nMeeting ID: 988 1484 6463 \nPasscode: 010816 \nJoin Zoom Meeting: http://www.zoom.us/j/98814846463?pwd=WUJzZWEvcUk4M0U4UW1qWEFKcXcyQT09 \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/un-declaration-on-the-rights-of-peasants/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210218T213000
DTSTAMP:20210215T201902Z
CREATED:20210208T213456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T201902Z
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SUMMARY:Abattoirs - Kitchen Table Meeting by R7 Alberta
DESCRIPTION:Join members from across Alberta (R7) to discuss legislation and challenges to local and regional abattoirs – Thurs Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm MST.   \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://sfu.zoom.us/j/63730129019?pwd=M1djaXJ1b2lUQlJTZi9IU2JYZC80QT09 \nMeeting ID: 637 3012 9019\nPassword: 362132
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/abattoirs-kitchen-table-meeting-by-r7-alberta/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210217T160000
DTSTAMP:20210212T160042Z
CREATED:20210205T213030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T160042Z
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SUMMARY:Land Access Options -- Kitchen Table Event by NFU Saskatchewan
DESCRIPTION:Come learn and discuss alternative ways for farmers to access farmland and create connections between farmers. \nMore details to follow or email members@nfu.ca for information. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89628008129?pwd=WEJpdkgwT2hnMElUc0dVcVN4SC95dz09 \nMeeting ID: 896 2800 8129\nPasscode: 712874 \nIf you want to learn how to join by phone\, refer to this article.\nTo join by phone\, call one of the following numbers: \nDial by your location \n+1 438 809 7799\n+1 587 328 1099\n+1 647 374 4685\n+1 647 558 0588\n+1 778 907 2071\n+1 204 272 7920
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/land-access-options-kitchen-table-event-by-nfu-saskatchewan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210216T213000
DTSTAMP:20210207T212222Z
CREATED:20210205T212444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210207T212222Z
UID:10000048-1613503800-1613511000@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Small Scale Farm Insurance -- Kitchen Table Event by NFU-Manitoba
DESCRIPTION:Join the NFU members in Manitoba for a Kitchen Table Event about Small Farm Public Insurance.  More details to follow or contact Dean at members@nfu.ca.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/small-farm-public-insurance-kitchen-table-event-by-nfu-manitoba/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210215T213000
DTSTAMP:20210215T202219Z
CREATED:20210215T202219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T202219Z
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Canada -- Region 1 -- Kitchen Table Meeting -- POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:The Kitchen Table Meeting for Atlantic Canada – Region 1\, District 1\, is postponed temporarily.  Check back here or check in with Byron Petrie for details on the new date.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/atlantic-canada-region-1-kitchen-table-meeting-postponed/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210211T210000
DTSTAMP:20210205T212528Z
CREATED:20210205T212134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T212528Z
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SUMMARY:Learning from Land Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:A discussion about alternative farm business models and the practice of land-sharing.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nFarmland access is one of the biggest challenges facing new and young farmers. Increasingly\, new farmers are partnering with established farmers to access land and create partnerships.Some farmers are even forming collectives and co-ops to share the challenges of farming and land ownership. These partnerships aren’t always easy\, but we can learn a lot from both the challenges and the successes. We’ve convened three people to share their experiences with land partnerships\, including tips on what to look for in a land partner\, how to make a partnership\, and advice for people who want to do the same. \nJoin us on February 11 at 7pm EST for stories and insights from these exciting panelists: \n\nAlexandra Zalucky – The Elmgrove Organic Collective is a group of small-scale farming businesses who share land and a passion for sustainable growing in Sutton\, ON.\nErin Richan – Highland Gem Farm is a first-generation farm business growing vegetables and cut flowers for market and a summer CSA program in Lanark County\, ON.\nMike Degange – The Black River Worker Co-op is a not-for-profit worker cooperative based in Matheson\, ON. focused on reviving\, developing and sharing regenerative alternatives to farming and living.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/learning-from-land-partnerships/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210211T160000
DTSTAMP:20250129T034640Z
CREATED:20210205T211825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T034640Z
UID:10000046-1613052000-1613059200@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Regenerative Agriculture\, Emissions Reduction and Climate Resilience
DESCRIPTION:NFUniversity is inviting you to register for our climate class on Regenerative agriculture\, emissions reduction\, and climate resilience presented on Thursday\, February 11\, 2021. \n\n\n\nRegenerative agriculture aims at whole-system productivity and soil health by focusing on building soil organic matter\, above- and below-ground biodiversity\, integrating animals\, optimizing grazing\, minimizing tillage\, keeping the land green and growing\, repairing the water cycle\, closing nutrient loops\, and minimizing inputs. Regenerative agriculture can reduce emissions and build climate resilience. \n\n\n\nJoin us as our speakers for this lecture\, Dr. Kris Nichols and Michael Thiele\, delve into regenerative agriculture.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfuniversity-regenerative-agriculture/
CATEGORIES:NFUniversity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210208T210000
DTSTAMP:20210205T212727Z
CREATED:20210205T210409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T212727Z
UID:10000044-1612810800-1612818000@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:Land Access for BIPOC farmers
DESCRIPTION:National Farmers Union – Ontario hosts this opportunity for Black Indigenous and People of Colour to discuss farmland access issues.  Please follow this link for the event. \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/land-access-for-bipoc-farmers/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210217
DTSTAMP:20210208T155829Z
CREATED:20210205T202709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T155829Z
UID:10000021-1612756800-1613447999@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:NFU Days 2021
DESCRIPTION:NFU Days 2021 is a week of membership development in the midst of a month of vibrant on-line\, member-led events.  Join in! \nContact members@nfu.ca for how!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-days-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201210T150000
DTSTAMP:20250129T033939Z
CREATED:20201117T185519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T033939Z
UID:10000040-1607601600-1607612400@www.nfu.ca
SUMMARY:NFUniversity Climate Class: Understanding Emissions Trading\, Carbon Markets\, and Offsets
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural NFUniversity Climate Class\, where we will take a critical look at emissions trading and carbon markets. \n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nIs it a good idea to use financial markets to trade soil carbon sequestration credits or tree planting credits to companies like Exxon in order to enable them to offset emissions or get to “net zero”? Is net zero even a credible concept? How should governments structure programs and payments designed to incentivize farmers to adopt practices that build soils? How can we better understand the carbon “offset” protocols now being developed by Canadian federal and provincial governments? \n\n\n\nAbout NFUniversity\n\n\n\nThe National Farmers Union is launching a series of monthly webinars wherein experts\, researchers\, farmers\, and others will provide advanced (but accessible) analysis and information to NFU members and the public on a range of topics\, including seeds\, livestock\, climate\, sustainability\, and justice. The sessions will build upon the foundational knowledge many NFU members and others already have and delve deeper into issues to raise our understanding to a higher level. The aim is to increase citizens’ capacities to analyze\, advocate\, and act. \n\n\n\nClasses will consist of approximately 90 minutes of presentations and Q and A\, followed by an informal discussion if participants wish to continue the conversation. \n\n\n\nSessions will be conducted in English\, with French interpretation provided.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfuniversity-climate-class/
CATEGORIES:NFUniversity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20201119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20201119T210000
DTSTAMP:20201116T150111Z
CREATED:20201116T150111Z
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SUMMARY:Food and Farming in a Climate Emergency
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Topic – Food and Farming in a Climate Emergency \nDescription – The climate crisis will impact Manitoba farms and food systems\, but it’s also a chance to restructure and reimagine how we farm and feed our province. Join the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – Manitoba Office\, the National Farmers Union\, the Manitoba Eco-Network\, Manitoba’s Climate Action Team\, and the Winnipeg Food Council for a discussion on the future of food and farming in Manitoba. \nModerated by Molly McCracken\, Director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – Manitoba office\, and member of Manitoba’s Climate Action Team. \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/food-and-farming-in-a-climate-emergency/
LOCATION:Webinar\, online\, Winnipeg\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20200813T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20200821T170000
DTSTAMP:20200813T181725Z
CREATED:20200813T181725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T181725Z
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SUMMARY:We're Hiring!  Climate Change Coordinator -- BC
DESCRIPTION:Apply by August 21\, 2020 for an 18-week paid internship in the Vancouver area as the NFU’s Climate Change Coordinator – BC.  All information is available through the CareerLauncher site linked in the job title.  Please submit your application through this site. \nThanks for your interest! \nThe NFU Team
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/were-hiring-climate-change-coordinator-bc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20200404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20200404T173000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - NFU Region 5 (Manitoba) Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED due to the COVID 19 pandemic. New date TBA \nEveryone is invited to the NFU Region 5 Annual Convention which will be held at Little Britain United Church Hall\, Lockport\, 5879 Highway 9 (Directions: while traveling north of Winnipeg on #9 HWY turn east at 5879\, and it is right next to the Red River – click here for a map) \nOur theme is Challenges to our Farm Community. \nRegistration fees: $35 for non-members; $25 for members; $15 for youth under 26 . Lunch buffet soup and sandwich is included with registration. PLEASE RSVP to mb@nfu.ca \nNFU REGION 5 CONVENTION PROGRAM\n9:00 AM – Registration\n10:00 AM – Start Time – Updates from Elected Officials\n12:30 PM – Lunch  (Included with registration)\n1:30 PM – Afternoon Session\n5:30 PM – Meeting Adjournment\n6:00 PM – Socializing at a local restaurant TBA \nPresentations and Speakers:\nNFU Manitoba Update – Ian Robson \nTackling the Farm Crisis and Climate Crisis Document Discussion – NFU President Katie Ward (via Skype) \nWhat does Canadian Grain Commission ‘modernization’ really mean? – Doug Chorney\, CGC Commissioner \nUnderstanding the need for Small Scale Farm Insurance – Justin Girard – Direct Farms MB & MB Fruit Growers \nThe Challenge to Local Cheese Processing in Manitoba – Dustin Peltier – Loaf and Honey \nBring your Own Topic – Don’t see a topic you’d like to discuss related to our theme? This year we’re giving members up to 15 minutes each to discuss a key topic of their choice. 3 TOPIC LIMIT: Based on best topics submitted to mb@nfu.ca by March 31. \nElections:\nElections for 2 National Board members for Region 5\, 1 Women’s Advisory Committee member\, 1 Youth Advisory Committee member; and 1 International Program Committee representative. Nomination for the NFU Grassroots Member Award (Member Recognition of significant contribution to building the NFU). \nResolutions\nPlease bring your written resolution(s) about the farming issues you identify for needed debate and action decision. Resolutions on current policy issues may be presented to this Convention and\, if they are passed\, they will be forwarded to National Convention to be held in Saskatoon\, SK\, November 26 to 28\, 2020. \nFor further information\, call Ian Robson at (204) 858-2479 or Dean Harder (204) 797-6388; or e-mail: mb@nfu.ca \nWe look forward to seeing you on April 4th!
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-region-5-manitoba-annual-convention-2/
LOCATION:Little Britain United Church Hall\, 5879 Highway 9\, Lockport\, Manitoba\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20200331T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20200401T163000
DTSTAMP:20200317T181347Z
CREATED:20200304T220442Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Region 6 (Saskatchewan) Annual Convention 2020
DESCRIPTION:Region 6 Convention has been POSTPONED due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. New date TBA \nPlease join us at our annual Region 6 (Saskatchewan) Convention on Tuesday\, March 31 and Wednesday\, April 1 at Manitou Springs Resort and Mineral Spa\, at Manitou Beach. \nCONVENTION DETAILS: \nRegistration – Tuesday\, March 31 at 6:30 PM \nSPECIAL PRESENTATION – Saskatchewan Low Carbon Stories\, by Margret Asmuss\, Project Coordinator for the NFU Climate Leadership Project at 7 PM\, Tuesday\, March 31 following registration \nCall to Order – 9:00 AM\, Wednesday\, April 1 \nConvention Adjournment – 4:30 PM\, Wednesday\, April 1. \nRegistration Fees: $45/person; Youth (under 25 years) $30.\nMembers are responsible for their own meals and accommodations. \nIf you wish to stay at Manitou Springs Resort and Mineral Spa\, contact the hotel directly at 306-946-2233. Accommodations are $140/night (2 queens). Manitou Springs is one of Saskatchewan’s more famous attractions. Come early\, or even book an extra night\, but be sure to bring your bathing suit! The Spa is included with your overnight stay. \nThe agenda includes: \n\nReports\nElection of officers\nResolutions\nUpdates on the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission\, the Western Grains Research Foundation\, international trade agreements\, and more. Dr. Christy Morrissey from the University of Saskatchewan has also been invited to update us on the effect of pesticides on prairie ecosystems\n\nResolutions on current policy issues may be presented to this convention and those passed will be forwarded to National Convention. Please bring your ideas! \nElections for three National Board members\, a Women’s Advisory Committee member\, a Youth Advisory member\, and an International Program Committee member will also be held\, as well as nominations for the Grassroots Member Award. \nWe encourage all members to attend our Saskatchewan Convention. Our conventions are always lively where new ideas are explored and direction is given for our Region.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-6-saskatchewan-annual-convention-2020/
LOCATION:Manitou Springs Resort and Mineral Spa\, 302 McLachlan Ave\, Manitou Beach\, Saskatchewan\, S0K 4T0
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20200331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20200331T160000
DTSTAMP:20200318T194613Z
CREATED:20200310T180258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T194613Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Region 1\, District 1 (PEI) Annual Convention 2020
DESCRIPTION:The NFU District Convention in PEI is POSTPONED. New date TBA \nThe National Farmers Union-PEI will hold its annual District Convention with a focus on Climate Change and Agriculture on Tuesday\, March 31\, 2020 at the Milton Community Hall\, 7 New Glasgow Road (corner of Rte. 7 and 224) in North Milton.  The storm date is April 2.  The meeting will get underway at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude by 4:00 p.m. \nThe keynote speaker will be National NFU Women’s President\, Coral Sproule who will be speaking on Tackling the Farm Crisis and the Climate Crisis:  A Transformative Strategy for Canadian Farms and Food Systems. \nDon Jardine from the UPEI Climate Lab will give a local perspective on climate change. \nContact Edith Ling:  [edithling at aol.com] or the NFU Office for further information.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-1-district-1-pei-annual-convention-2020/
LOCATION:Milton Community Hall\, 7 New Glasgow Rd\, Rte 224\, Milton\, PEI\, C1E 0S7\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191129
DTSTAMP:20191024T225955Z
CREATED:20190424T232812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T225955Z
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SUMMARY:NFU National Convention
DESCRIPTION:Farmers on the Frontline: Celebrating 50 years of the farm movement\nFifty years ago\, the National Farmers Union held its inaugural convention in Winnipeg\, Manitoba. And this year\, we’re returning  — to celebrate our achievements\, honour the members whose dedication and wisdom helped us achieve so much\, pass on the lessons we’ve learned along the way\, and help shape a vision for what the National Farmers Union and agriculture in Canada will look like in our next fifty years. \nPlan Now and Book Early!\nRoom Rates: $119 (plus taxes) Single King bed or Double Queen beds (Parking included ) Call: 1-204-775-8791 Ext. 5 (direct to hotel) or\nEmail: shepner@canadinns.com Use room block #371730 \nClick here to see the Convention Program highlights \nClick here to Register Online and/or buy Banquet Tickets \nIf you have a piece of NFU history to share with convention-goers\, whether it be a news clipping\, a story to tell\, memorabilia\, or pictures\, you are encouraged to email nfu50@nfu.ca or to call the NFU national office at 306-652-9465. \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-national-convention/
LOCATION:Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park\, 1405 St. Matthews Ave.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3G 0K5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20191007T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20191007T183000
DTSTAMP:20190926T003238Z
CREATED:20190913T174548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T003238Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Building solidarity with Indigenous peoples for food sovereignty Part III
DESCRIPTION:The National Farmers Union’s 2019 Webinar Series on Indigenous Food Sovereignty and Settler-Colonialism in Canadian Agriculture\nThe NFU invites all our members and allies to join a series of on-line discussions (“webinars”) on Indigenous food sovereignty and settler-colonialism in Canadian agriculture.  The third webinar will take place on-line on 7 October 2019 at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (Saskatchewan time). We are very pleased to be welcoming Priscilla Settee. \nTo register for this webinar Click here. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nPriscilla Settee is a member of Cumberland House Swampy Cree First Nations and a Professor of Indigenous Studies where she teaches an Indigenous Food Sovereignty course as well as other courses. Settee is Adjunct Professor for the Natural Resources Institute at the University of Manitoba where she serves graduate students on Indigenous Food Sovereignty. She has won recognition nationally and internationally as an award-winning professor and as a global educator/activist. \nPriscilla is the author of two books Pimatisiwin\, Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems (2013) that looks at global Indigenous Knowledge Systems and The Strength of Women\, Ahkameyimohk (2011) that examines the role of Indigenous women’s stories in establishing truth\, reconciliation and social change. She is also co-editor of early Indigenous textbook called Expressions in Canadian Native Studies (2001). Dr. Settee’s new co-edited book on Indigenous Food Sovereignty will be published in 2019. Her other research includes gang exiting Indigenous youth and Indigenous social economies. She is a kohkum (grandmother) to Nya Lily and Lola Rose and is a founding member of the City Park community garden. \nPurpose of the webinar series:\nThe NFU has a firm commitment to building relationships of solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada. We hope this webinar will:\n1. Deepen our understanding of on-going settler colonialism in Canada from the perspective of Indigenous peoples who are the experts of their own histories and experiences;\n2. Build relationships based on shared interests in food sovereignty and acknowledgement of differences;\n3. Discuss pathways for solidarity and joint action between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to challenge settler-colonialism in the food system and contribute to building food sovereignty for all. \nThank you to the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation for their financial support \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/webinar-building-solidarity-with-indigenous-peoples-for-food-sovereignty-part-iii/
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20190724T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20190725T160000
DTSTAMP:20190719T005223Z
CREATED:20190625T184258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190719T005223Z
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SUMMARY:Region 6 Convention
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to attend the annual NFU Region 6 (Saskatchewan) Convention on Wednesday July 24 (free public event and Seed Bank tour) & Thursday July 25\, 2019 at Queens House Retreat Centre (601 Taylor St. W) in Saskatoon. We encourage all members and other interested people to attend our Saskatchewan Convention. Our conventions are always lively where new ideas are explored and direction is given for our Region. \nYou are invited to a tour of the Plant Gene Resources of Canada (Canada’s seed bank) on Wednesday July 24 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. We will visit the outdoor plots where 3\,000 varieties are grown out every year. Please phone or email the NFU national office at 306-652-9465 or nfu@nfu.ca if you plan to be on the tour so we can let PGRC know how many people to expect. We will meet at the Queen’s House parking lot at 2:30 to carpool over to the site. If weather is inclement we will tour the PGRC’s indoor facilities instead. \nOur Public Event on Wednesday evening 7:00 pm at Queens House is a presentation called “Farmland Drainage: A Looming Environmental Crisis”. Our speaker Jeff Olson is a Wetlands Specialist and retired planner with Water Security Agency who ranches in the Beaver Hills area. \nOur guest speaker on July 25 will be NFU member Glenn Wright presenting his personal perspective on “Sustainable transitions and minimum input grain farming in our changing climate.” \nThe convention will also have presentations on the NFU’s campaign to protect farmers’ seed rights\, and updates on the Saskatchewan Wheat and Barley Development Commissions\, as well as reports\, elections of officials and resolutions. \nResolutions on current policy issues may be presented to this convention and those passed will be forwarded to National Convention. \nElections for three National Board members\, a Women’s Advisory Committee member\, a Youth Advisory member\, and an International Program Committee member will also be held\, as well as nominations for the Grassroots Member Award. \nConvention registration will take place at 8:30 am Thursday\, July 25 at Queens House\, with the Call to Order at 9:00. Convention will adjourn at 4:00. \nSpeaker bios: \nJeff Olson is a retired public servant of 36 years in the environmental field. He has extensive knowledge surrounding farmland drainage and wetland loss as a Conservation Officer stationed throughout Saskatchewan\, as a Wetlands Specialist with Saskatchewan Environment and\, in the last fourteen years of his career as a Watershed Planner with the Water Security Agency. Jeff is a co-founder of the Saskatchewan Environmental Alliance; a group of concerned forward thinking citizens working on innovative solutions to contemporary environmental problems. He holds a recognized Environmental Professional (EP) designation in Natural Resource Management and is principal in Mind’s Eye Consulting (Saskatchewan) which is involved in watershed management\, environmental law enforcement\, and present environmental water issues in Saskatchewan. Jeff ranches in the Beaver Hills area of west central Saskatchewan. \nGlenn Wright is an engineer who was born and raised in Saskatoon. Scratch that engineer part — he prefers to be thought of as a problem solver — perhaps that is what drew him to farming. All of Glenn’s extended family farmed and he was always envious of his cousins who lived out of the city. In 2004 Glenn and his wife Shannon moved out of the city and began growing a small farming operation near Vanscoy\, SK. Growing the farm has required off employment; Glenn worked as an engineer mining uranium for 14 years before retiring in 2016 to pursue a law degree. Glenn is currently in his last year of law school at the University of Saskatchewan.  He is very focused on sustainable transition initiatives: renewable energy\, electric transport\, home insulation retrofits\, regenerative agriculture\, politics\, and activism. Glenn is also the author of the NFU’s affidavit in the constitutional challenge regarding GHG pricing. \nRegistration Fees:\n• July 24\, Public Event 7:00 – 9:00 pm: by donation\n• July 25\, Regional Convention 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (including lunch): $60\n• July 25\, Regional Convention Youth under 25 years (includes lunch): $25 \nPlease pre-register for Convention by emailing Glenn Tait\, Regional Coordinator at gttait@sasktel.net or by calling 306-892-4342 so we can let Queens House know the number of people attending for lunch preparations. \nAccommodation: If you wish to stay overnight at Queens House\, please contact them directly at 306 242-1916. The Overnight lodging rate is single bed $60. Breakfast July 25: continental breakfast $5; a hot breakfast buffet for $9 will be served at 8 AM if there are sufficient overnight guests to warrant. If you prefer camping\, a full-service camp site within the city is available at Gordon Howe campground located at 1640 Avenue P South\, Saskatoon\, and is a 15 minute drive to Queen’s House. To reserve a site Call 1-866-855-6655 toll-free or 306-975-3328. ca
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-6-convention/
LOCATION:Queen’s House of Retreats\, 601 Taylor Street West\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7M 0C9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190615T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190615T163000
DTSTAMP:20190528T210955Z
CREATED:20190528T192353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T210955Z
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SUMMARY:NFU Region 7 (Alberta) Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to attend this year’s Region 7 (Alberta) Annual Convention at the Knee Hill Valley Community Centre Hall (located ten miles east of Innisfail\, Alberta\, AB – see map). The Convention will be followed by a barbecue supper. Overnight camping is available at the Hall or at the Norman farm. \nRegistration will begin at 9:30 A.M. The Convention will commence at 10:00 A.M. The registration fee is $20 per member. Lunch will be provided. \nThis year’s convention speakers will include: \n▪ Cam Goff\, NFU 1st Vice President (Policy) —  SOS (Save Our Seeds) Campaign\n▪ Toby Malloy\, NFU Women’s President — Wellness\, mental health and agriculture\n▪ Mandy Melnyk — NFU’s 50th Anniversary\n▪ Regan Boychuk — Alberta’s insolvent polluters and captured regulators \nResolutions on current policy issues may be presented to this Convention and if they are passed\, they will be forwarded to National Convention. \nElections will be held for National Board members\, Women’s Advisory Committee \, Youth Advisory Committee\, and International Program Committee member\, as well as nominations for the Grassroots Member Award. \nIf you require further information\, please call Doug Scott at (780) 358-2376 or Glenn Norman at (403) 227-2253. \nWe look forward to seeing you on June 15th! \nDirections to Hall:\nFrom Hwy. 2 Exit Hwy. 2 at Innisfail. Then East on Hwy. 590 (10 miles)\, Turn Right (south) onto Range Road 265\, Go 4 miles South to the T-intersection and the Hall is on your left at the T-intersection of Township rd. 350 and Range Rd. 265.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-region-7-alberta-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Knee Hill Community Centre\, 26478 Township Rd 350\, Wimborne\, Alberta\, T0M 2G0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190502T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190502T200000
DTSTAMP:20190418T221453Z
CREATED:20190418T221318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T221453Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Building solidarity with Indigenous peoples for food sovereignty Part II
DESCRIPTION:The National Farmers Union’s 2019 Webinar Series on Indigenous Food Sovereignty and Settler-Colonialism in Canadian Agriculture\nThe NFU invites all our members and allies to join a series of on-line discussions (“webinars”) on Indigenous food sovereignty and settler-colonialism in Canadian agriculture. The discussions will take place over the course of the winter and spring of 2019. \nThe second webinar will take place on-line on 2 May 2019 at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. We are very pleased to be welcoming Dawn Morrison. \nTo register for this webinar: Click here\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/aa8cc02394af6a8ecde7dc3c8da9331e \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nDawn Morrison is of Secwepemc ancestry and is the Founder/Chair of the Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty. Since 1983 Dawn has worked and studied horticulture\, ethno-botany\, adult education\, and restoration of natural systems in formal institutions as well as through her own personal healing and learning journey. Following the years she spent in adult education\, Dawn has been dedicating her time and energy to land based healing and learning which led her to her life’s work of realizing herself more fully as a developing spirit aligned leader in the Indigenous food sovereignty movement. Dawn has consistently organized and held the space over the last 13 years for decolonizing food systems discourse in community\, regional and international networks\, and has become internationally recognized as a published author. Dawn’s work on the Decolonizing of Research and Relationships appreciates and inquires into a critical consciousness that shines a light on the cross-cultural interface where Indigenous Food Sovereignty meets social justice\, Indigenous climate action\, and the movement to a more sustainable land and food system as a whole.  Some of the projects Dawn is leading includes: Wild Salmon Caravan\, Indigenous Food and Farm School\, Dismantling Structural Racism in the Food System. \nPurpose of the webinar series:\nThe NFU has a firm commitment to building relationships of solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada. We hope this webinar will:\n1. Deepen our understanding of on-going settler colonialism in Canada from the perspective of Indigenous peoples who are the experts of their own histories and experiences;\n2. Build relationships based on shared interests in food sovereignty and acknowledgement of differences;\n3. Discuss pathways for solidarity and joint action between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to challenge settler-colonialism in the food system and contribute to building food sovereignty for all. \nThank you to the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation for their financial support
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/webinar-building-solidarity-with-indigenous-peoples-for-food-sovereignty-part-ii/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190410T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190410T153000
DTSTAMP:20190329T222504Z
CREATED:20190329T222504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T222504Z
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SUMMARY:NFU-NB's Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the RBC Room for the NFU-NB’s Annual General Meeting. \nThe $25 registration fee includes lunch using local ingredients provided by Chess Piece Café. This years theme is Ensuring Farmers Rights: At Home and Abroad. \nRejoignez-nous à la salle RBC pour l’assemblée générale annuelle de l’UNF-NB. Le frais d’inscription de 25 $ comprennent le dîner composé d’aliments locaux fournis par Chess Piece Café. Le thème de cette année est : Assurer les droits des fermiers et fermières: à la maison et à l’etranger \nProgram:\n\n\n\n09:30 Registration\, coffee\, tea and snacks – Inscription\, café\, thé et collations \n\n\n\n10:00 Welcome by the Board of Directors & AGM Business – Bienvenue de la conseil d’administration & Affaires de l’AGA\n11:00 UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants – Déclaration des Nations Unies sur les droits des paysans\n11:30 Seed sovereignty – Souveraineté des semences\n12:00 Lunch with invited MLA’s – Dîner avec des députés invités\n13:30 Presentation on Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP) – Plan d’identification des terres agricoles\n14:00 Pesticide/herbicide use and management & discussion – Utilisation et gestion des pesticides / herbicides et discussion\n\n14:30 Voting on resolutions & election of officers – Vote sur les résolutions & élection des membres du conseil administratif
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-nbs-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Beaverbrook Art Gallery\, 703 Queen Street\, Fredericton\, New Brunswick\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20190308T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20190308T173000
DTSTAMP:20190201T200228Z
CREATED:20190201T200228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T200228Z
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SUMMARY:NFU Region 5 (Manitoba) Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Registration fee: $35 for non-members and $25 for members. Youth under 26 can attend for free. Lunch buffet soup and sandwich is included with registration. \nSchedule\nRegistration  – 9:30 am\nCall to Order – 10:00 am\nLunch (included) – 12:30 pm\nAfternoon Session – 1:30 pm\nMeeting Adjournment  – 5:30 pm\nSocializing at a local restaurant TBA  -6:00 pm \nProgram\nSpeakers: \nMartin Entz\, U of M Professor and Organic Researcher speaking on Regenerative Agricultural Practices; \nMatthew Wiens\, Manitoba Agriculture – in charge of Best Management Programming delivery to MB Farmers and Made in Manitoba’s Climate Action Plan; \nKatie Ward\, NFU President: NFU Updates and Discussion (via Skype); \nStewart Wells\, NFU VP of Operations: Discussion NFU policies on Regenerative Agriculture & Seeds. \n50th Anniversary of NFU in Manitoba Discussions: Members Forum and NFU 50th Anniversary Convention in Winnipeg Updates. Open to more ideas on our celebration. \nElections: Two National Board members for Region 5; a Women’s Advisory Committee member; a Youth Advisory Committee member; an International Program Committee representative. \nNomination for the NFU Grassroots Member Award: Member Recognition of significant contribution to building the NFU. \nResolutions: Please bring written resolution(s) on farming issues that matter to you. They will be debated and voted on; if they are passed\, they will be forwarded to National Convention. \nFor more information  call Ian Robson at (204) 858-2479 or Dean Harder (204) 797-6388; or e-mail: mb@nfu.ca \nPlease RSVP to mb@nfu.ca.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-region-5-manitoba-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Riverbank Discovery Centre\, #1-545 Conservation Drive\, Brandon\, Manitoba\, R7A 7L8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190227T203000
DTSTAMP:20190221T221310Z
CREATED:20190213T195038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T221310Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Building solidarity with Indigenous peoples for food sovereignty
DESCRIPTION:The National Farmers Union’s 2019 Webinar Series on Indigenous Food Sovereignty and Settler-Colonialism in Canadian Agriculture  \nThe NFU invites all our members and allies to join a series of on-line discussions (“webinars”) on Indigenous food sovereignty and settler-colonialism in Canadian agriculture. The discussions will take place over the course of the winter and spring of 2019. \nThe first webinar will take place on-line on 27 February 2019 at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. We are very pleased to be welcoming Danielle Boissoneau and Adrianne Xavier. \nDanielle Boissoneau is Anishnaabe kwe writer\, mother and seedkeeper. She actively reclaims space on the land and in her mind for new ways of living. Decolonization through intentional practice of building relationships with the land\, with food and with the people is another way that she shares herself with the world. Danielle has shared her written words with Briarpatch Magazine\, GUTS Magazine\, as well as being a contributing writer to the Two Row Times. She grows her children and her food with love and power. \nAdrianne Lickers Xavier knows the power of food! As a predoctoral fellow at Queens University this year she is working to complete her doctoral education with research that centres on food security at her home community of Six Nations in southern Ontario. She has experience in community based grass roots food as well as work in the larger food movement. Adrianne’s research integrates food security\, culture\, community building and gender and believes that individuals make the difference. \nPurpose of the webinar series: The NFU has a firm commitment to building relationships of solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada. We hope this webinar will: \n\nDeepen our understanding of on-going settler colonialism in Canada from the perspective of Indigenous peoples who are the experts of their own histories and experiences;\nBuild relationships based on shared interests in food sovereignty and acknowledgement of differences;\nDiscuss pathways for solidarity and joint action between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to challenge settler-colonialism in the food system and contribute to building food sovereignty for all.\n\nThis webinar will be held on the Zoom online meeting platform. \nJoin the meeting by computer or smart phone by clicking https://zoom.us/j/195771300 . If you do not have access to a computer or smart phone\, you can call  in.  If you have a long distance plan\, please call 1 647 558 0588\, if not you may call the toll free number 1 855 703 8985. The call-in Meeting ID is 195 771 300. If you are using your smart phone for a Zoom meeting for the first time you will need to download the app (available from the App store or Play store) before you join the meeting. \nPlease join the webinar by 6:30 PM Eastern Time. If you are outside of Ontario or Quebec\, adjust for your own time zone (see https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/canada for help)
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/webinar-building-solidarity-with-indigenous-peoples-for-food-sovereignty/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20190221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20190221T133000
DTSTAMP:20190221T234218Z
CREATED:20190213T211631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T234218Z
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SUMMARY:Save Our Seed Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to everyone who attended and participated! Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation given at the webinar. \nAg Canada has launched consultations on proposals to increase seed royalties either by an End Point Royalty or with Trailing Contracts. The proposed royalty scheme would have farmers who use their own seed pay millions of dollars more to seed companies every year\, and make illegal the ancient practice of freely saving and reusing seed by creating new regulations under the Plant Breeders Rights Act. \nIn this webinar\, Terry Boehm\, Chair of the National Farmers Union Seed Committee and former NFU President\, will explain how the proposed royalty system would harm farmers\, citizens\, and society in general — and what we can do to stop this from happening. The webinar will also include a Question and Answer session. \nThis webinar will be held on the Zoom online meeting platform. If this is your first Zoom meeting\, please go to https://zoom.us/ and “sign up” at least 10 minutes before the meeting starts. If you are using your smart phone you may need to download the app before you join the meeting. \nJoin the webinar  \n\nBy computer or smart phone — click https://zoom.us/j/923097026.\nBy telephone — call 1 647 558 0588\, meeting ID is 923 097 026.\n\nPlease join the webinar by 1:00 PM Eastern Time. If you are outside of Ontario or Quebec\, adjust for your own time zone (see https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/canada for help) \nTo stay informed on the #SaveOurSeed campaign and farm saved seed royalty issues\, subscribe to the SOS Action Group.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/save-our-seed-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20190212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20190212T123000
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SUMMARY:NFU Agriculture Day Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:The National Farmers Union wants to share its 50th Anniversary year with you.  For our Agriculture Day Town Hall this Tuesday\, February 12 we hope to link up with farmers and eaters to talk about our celebration year. \nIncluded in our discussion will be \n\nNFU’s 50th Anniversary and the NFU with our President\, Katie Ward.\nFarm Youth Activities from Youth President Stuart Oke\nAg Policy Issues from Director of Policy\, Cathy Holtslander\nSave our Seeds Campaign from NFU Seeds Committee Chair\, Terry Boehm\n\nWe will follow with some Q & A after as time permits. Suggested timeframe will be 1.25hrs. \nJoin by going to https://zoom.us/j/527333589 or call 1-647-558-0588 – meeting ID: 527 333 589 \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-agriculture-day-town-hall/
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20190126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20190126T203000
DTSTAMP:20190112T190852Z
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SUMMARY:NFU Region 6\, District 3 Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Region 6\, District 3 (south western Saskatchewan) will be holding its Annual District Convention on Saturday\, January 26\, 2019 in the meeting room at the Modern Family Restaurant\, Swift Current\, SK\, 49 Central Ave N. \n The meeting will commence at 3:00 P.M. Dinner will be ordered off the menu. \nThe District Annual Convention is one of the cornerstones of the democratic process in the NFU\, so it’s absolutely vital that you\, your spouse and your children over the age of 14 exercise your right to participate.  Resolutions may be presented and considered at this Convention; if passed\, they will go to the National Convention for possible adoption as NFU national policy.  Another purpose of this Convention is to elect from among the members of the Union in your district\, a District Director\, a Women’s District Director and a Youth District Director. \nOur keynote speaker will be Cam Goff\, speaking on the corporate seed industry’s efforts to bring in new royalties to keep farmers from using farm-saved seed — and what the NFU is doing to protect farmers’ age-old right to freely save and reuse our own seed. \nIf you require further information\, you may call Ralph Renwick at (306) 587-7793 or (306) 587-2331.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfu-region-6-district-3-convention/
LOCATION:Modern Family Restaurant\, 49 Central Ave N\, Swift Current\, SK\, S9H 0L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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