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SUMMARY:BIPOC Workshop: Prairies
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 prairie gathering! All prairie provinces BIPOC growers are invited to join us on a farm near  Borden\, Saskatchewan\, north of Saskatoon to learn about introducing livestock to a mixed farm operation from a technical and business perspective\, and to connect with other BIPOC farmers and farm workers. Kishon and Jordan; NFU farmers in the BIPOC Caucus\, will co-facilitate the workshop\, and Adama; an Edmonton based farm worker will facilitate community building and an exploration of our collective struggles and policy opportunities.  \nWhere: Near Borden\, SK\, 50 minutes northwest of Saskatoon. Register  for directions / GPS pin to farm.  \nWhen: July 22\, 2023\, 11am – 6:30pm   \nWhat: Introducing livestock on a mixed farm workshop & exploring our connections\, collective struggles\, and policy opportunities!  \nThe schedule of the day will be: \n\n11:00 Meet and farm tour\n\n\n12pm Lunch will be provided and attendees are invited to connect with others\n\n\n1:30-3:30 Jordan and Kishon will lead workshop on introducing livestock and animal husbandry from a technical and business perspective\, and facilitate knowledge sharing\n\n\n4:30-6:00 Adama will support an organic conversation around farm and food policies and organizing for change \n\nWe have planned a number of supports to help you attend in-person: \n\nThere is a fund to reimburse local mileage costs\nLunch and dinner will be provided\nTwo nights of shared room accommodation will be provided\n\nAttendees must Register here by Saturday\, July 8th!\nAfter you register\, more information will be sent to your email on how to access financial support for travel (gas stipend & accommodation) & the event’s fine details! Any questions can be directed to koon@nfu.ca. \nAre you coming? Bring a friend along too! Help us organize an impactful connecting opportunity. \nIn solidarity\,  \nWho we are \nThe National Farmers Union (NFU) is the national farm organization committed to family and cooperative farms. Promoting agroecology and food sovereignty\, the NFU does not waver in our vision for farmers\, farm workers\, eaters\, and the land\, embedded in social and economic justice. \nThe NFU envisions a future with no barriers to racialized farmers & farm workers accessing land & growing sustainable farm operations. BIPOC farmers & farm workers form the BIPOC Caucus. The Caucus is committed to organizing our collective power\, advancing the NFU’s mandate\, deepening networks of support\, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing\, and promoting equitable livelihoods. \nThis project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/bipoc-workshop-livestock-prairies/
CATEGORIES:BIPOC Caucus
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Workshop: Prairies
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 prairie gathering! All prairie provinces BIPOC growers are invited to join us on a farm near  Borden\, Saskatchewan\, north of Saskatoon to learn about introducing livestock to a mixed farm operation from a technical and business perspective\, and to connect with other BIPOC farmers and farm workers. Kishon and Jordan; NFU farmers in the BIPOC Caucus\, will co-facilitate the workshop\, and Adama; an Edmonton based farm worker will facilitate community building and an exploration of our collective struggles and policy opportunities.  \nWhere: Near Borden\, SK\, 50 minutes northwest of Saskatoon. Register  for directions / GPS pin to farm.  \nWhen: July 22\, 2023\, 11am – 6:30pm   \nWhat: Introducing livestock on a mixed farm workshop & exploring our connections\, collective struggles\, and policy opportunities!  \nThe schedule of the day will be: \n\n11:00 Meet and farm tour\n\n\n12pm Lunch will be provided and attendees are invited to connect with others\n\n\n1:30-3:30 Jordan and Kishon will lead workshop on introducing livestock and animal husbandry from a technical and business perspective\, and facilitate knowledge sharing\n\n\n4:30-6:00 Adama will support an organic conversation around farm and food policies and organizing for change \n\nWe have planned a number of supports to help you attend in-person: \n\nThere is a fund to reimburse local mileage costs\nLunch and dinner will be provided\nTwo nights of shared room accommodation will be provided\n\nAttendees must Register here by Saturday\, July 8th!\nAfter you register\, more information will be sent to your email on how to access financial support for travel (gas stipend & accommodation) & the event’s fine details! Any questions can be directed to koon@nfu.ca. \nAre you coming? Bring a friend along too! Help us organize an impactful connecting opportunity. \nIn solidarity\,  \nWho we are \nThe National Farmers Union (NFU) is the national farm organization committed to family and cooperative farms. Promoting agroecology and food sovereignty\, the NFU does not waver in our vision for farmers\, farm workers\, eaters\, and the land\, embedded in social and economic justice. \nThe NFU envisions a future with no barriers to racialized farmers & farm workers accessing land & growing sustainable farm operations. BIPOC farmers & farm workers form the BIPOC Caucus. The Caucus is committed to organizing our collective power\, advancing the NFU’s mandate\, deepening networks of support\, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing\, and promoting equitable livelihoods. 
URL:https://www.nfu.ca/event/bipoc-workshop-prairies/
CATEGORIES:BIPOC Caucus
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SUMMARY:NFU Region 6 2023 Meet-up and Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Region 6 Executive/Council would like to invite you to the annual summer picnic\, at the Gardiner Dam visitor centre park\, Sunday\, July 23rd\, beginning at 12 noon. Mark your calendars for a time of good food\, sharing\, networking\, and good company! \nThe Gardiner Dam is located at the north end of Lake Diefenbaker—108 km from Saskatoon\, 211 km from Regina\, and 201 km from Swift Current. If you are 65 or over\, entry to the park and picnic area is free. If not\, it is $11/car or free if you have a seasonal pass to the provincial parks. Our event will be near the Visitor Centre (open 9 to 5 pm\, phone 1-306-8575500). \nQuick Details\nWho: NFU members\, family and friends\nWhat: Picnic\, meet-up\, swim and education\nWhen: Sunday\, July 23rd at noon\nWhere: The Gardiner Dam \nThere are 2 campsites about 10 minutes from the Visitor Centre. One at Danielson Provincial Park is full service and costs $33/night. The other at Caldwell Park has no water or electricity and rents for$20/night. Permits for camping can be bought online (at parks.saskatchewan.ca) or at the information desk at the Visitor Centre. Alternatively\, you could book accommodation at a motel at Outlook or Elbow. \nThe gathering will start at 12 noon with a potluck lunch located on the grassed and treed area next to the beach by the Visitor Centre.  \nWhat to Bring:\n\nfood to share\ndishes\, cups\, cutlery\, and other utensils\nSun shelters if you’d like\nFolding chairs and\, if convenient\, a folding table\nA bathing suit and towel if you want to swim\n\nNo pets allowed directly on the beach.  There are picnic tables\, but these may be in use. \nThere will be educational and sharing activities after the lunch. The featured presenter will be Emily Eaton\, talking about her new co-edited book\, The End of This World: Climate Justice in So-Called Canada. The day promises to be interesting and fun\, so mark your calendars\, alert your family\, invite your friends\, and join us at the Gardiner Dam on Sunday\, July 23rd. \n-NFU Region 6 Council
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