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SUMMARY:BIPOC Workshop—Maritimes
DESCRIPTION:The National Farmers Union (NFU) BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous and People of Colour) Caucus is hosting a series of in-person farmer-led events coast to coast to coast! We are inviting current and aspiring BIPOC farmers and farm workers together to connect\, learn\, and organize together. \nThe NFU BIPOC Caucus has identified access to technical training as a barrier to entering farming\, especially led by BIPOC producers. We also have a desire and a need to connect with and unite alongside BIPOC producers. In union\, we are strong – and at the core of collective work\, is relationships. We are so thrilled to offer financially-supported opportunities to bring BIPOC farmers and farm workers together to build relationships and learn. Aspiring BIPOC farmers / farm workers / adjacent food workers welcome! \nJoin us for our maritimes gathering! All maritime based BIPOC growers are invited to join us at Kennebecasis Valley Public Library in Quispamsis\, NB to learn about and knowledge share around agroecological practices\, low-till\, and other aspects of sustainable farming\, and to connect with other BIPOC farmers and farm workers. You will hear from experienced farmers and have the opportunity to share your own knowledge as well\, and to explore community building and discuss our collective struggles and policy opportunities. \nWhere: Kennebecasis Valley Public Library\, Quispamsis\, NB \nWhen: April 1\, 2023\, 10am-6pm \nWhat: Agroecology & low-till knowledge sharing & exploring our connections\, collective struggles\, and policy opportunities \nSchedule of the day:\n*subject to some change* \n\n10:00-12:00 Meet\, morning refreshments\, ceremony / opening\, introduction to the National Farmers Union (NFU)\, introduction to Indigenous & ecological farming principals\, Land Back\, permaculture\n\n\n12:00-12:30 Lunch will be provided and attendees are invited to connect with others\n\n\n12:30-14:30 Introduction to farm business; companies / cooperatives\, land access / leases / trusts\, business plans\, crop plans\, farming techniques (irrigation\, compost\, tools) & funding / grants\n\n\n14:30-16:00 Coffee / prayer break\, introduction to marketing and organizing; working with and building community\, next steps\n\n\n16:00-18:00 Farm tours\n\nAttendees to this event are able to receive a gas stipend for travel\, and lunch and refreshments will be provided. \nAttendees must Register here! \nAfter you register\, more information will be sent to your email on how to access financial support for travel (gas stipend) & the event’s fine details! Any questions can be directed to Camille at koon@nfu.ca \nAre you coming? Bring a friend along too! Help us organize an impactful connecting opportunity.  Please feel free to download and share the NB BIPOC Poster NB. \nThis project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada. \n 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/bipoc-field-days-nb-2023/
LOCATION:Kennebecasis Public Library\, 1 Landing Crt.\, Quispamsis\, New Brunswick\, E2E4R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BIPOC Caucus
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SUMMARY:NFUniversity
DESCRIPTION:With classes on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from October through April\, NFUniversity features experts\, researchers\, farmers\, and others on topics ranging from climate change\, agroecology\, seed policy\, carbon markets\, and beyond. The sessions build upon the foundational knowledge many NFU members and others already have\, delving deeper to advance our understanding to a higher level\, and increase our capacities to analyze and advocate. Recordings of previous NFUniversity classes are posted on our Past Classes page. \nFind specific class details here.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfuniversity/2023-04-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:NFU Region 6 (Saskatchewan) Convention
DESCRIPTION:The NFU Region 6 Convention will be held virtually via zoom on April 14 from 10 AM–3 PM CST. This is your opportunity to gather with fellow members\, hear what the region has been up to this year\, elect new board members\, discuss regional priorities\, and craft new resolutions for the upcoming year. \nNFU President Jenn Pfenning will make a presentation on current NFU activities and plans for next year. \nA highlight of the event will be a keynote presentation from members of the Treaty Land Sharing Network (TLSN)\, Martha Robbins and Tom Harrison. The TLSN is an organization that connects farmers and other landholders with First Nations and Métis people needing safe access to land to practice their way of life. Martha is a coordinator of the TLSN based in Saskatoon and Tom is a farmer participant based in Lumsden. Together they will speak about the TLSN’s origins and structure\, what they are working on now\, and some of the challenges and successes they’ve had along the way. \nLorne Scott\, farmer\, President of Nature Saskatchewan\, and former Minister of the Environment\, will give a brief presentation on using conservation easements to provide permanent protection for woodlands\, wetlands\, and grasslands that are part of a farm property. \nThe program will also include reports from active members and working groups including on the climate change and seed sovereignty campaigns\, the farmland co-operative committee\, the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project\, the meetings of the Water Security Agency\, and “The World We Want” fundraising program of the National Farmers Foundation. \nMembers may attend (free of charge) via computer or phone. \nPlease register by calling the NFU office at (306) 652-9465 or email nfu@nfu.ca . Guests of members are also welcome to attend. \nIf you wish to put forward a resolution to be considered at convention\, please send it to Lyle Orchard from the Resolutions Committee\, preferably at least one week prior to convention. His email is orchardrlyle@gmail.com \nClick here to view the agenda for the day.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89780411327?pwd=SkhKNU1tdVdTNjZKVmlrZnlUUytudz09 \nMeeting ID: 897 8041 1327\nPasscode: 889568 \nDial by your location\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 587 328 1099 Canada\n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\n+1 778 907 2071 Canada\n+1 780 666 0144 Canada\n+1 204 272 7920 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 Canada
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-6-convention-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Convention
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SUMMARY:Region 1\, District 1 AGM (Prince Edward Island)
DESCRIPTION:District 1 Region 1 Convention will be held on Wednesday\, April 19\, 2023 at the Milton Community Hall\, North Milton\, PEI. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting getting underway at 10:00 a.m. The registration fee of $20 per person covers the cost of registration plus the noon meal. Our keynote speaker will be Darrin Qualman. Assistance for child care can be arranged if required. \nFor more information\, folks can contact Edith Ling at 902-368-1262.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/region-1-district-1-agm-pei/
LOCATION:Milton Community Hall\, 7 New Glasgow Rd\, Rte 224\, Milton\, PEI\, C1E 0S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:District Convention,Regional Convention
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SUMMARY:NFUniversity
DESCRIPTION:With classes on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from October through April\, NFUniversity features experts\, researchers\, farmers\, and others on topics ranging from climate change\, agroecology\, seed policy\, carbon markets\, and beyond. The sessions build upon the foundational knowledge many NFU members and others already have\, delving deeper to advance our understanding to a higher level\, and increase our capacities to analyze and advocate. Recordings of previous NFUniversity classes are posted on our Past Classes page. \nFind specific class details here.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/nfuniversity/2023-04-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="National Farmers Union":MAILTO:nfu@nfu.ca
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SUMMARY:Upholding Indigenous Economic Relationships
DESCRIPTION:What is the relationship between economic progress in the land now called Canada and the exploitation of Indigenous peoples? And what gifts embedded within Indigenous world views speak to miyo- pimâtisiwin ᒥᔪ ᐱᒫᑎᓯᐃᐧᐣ (the good life) and specifically to good economic relations? Upholding Indigenous Economic Relationships draws on the knowledge systems of the nehiyawak ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐊᐧᐠ (Plains Cree people) to explain settler colonialism through the lens of economic exploitation. This talk looks at Indigenous knowledges and teachings on Indigenous economic relationships as tools that enable us to reimagine how we can aspire to the good life with all our relations.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/upholding-indigenous-economic-relationships/
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